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Does Xander Schauffele's generosity make him the most admirable golfer on the tour today?

Remember the time when Xander Schauffele gave his caddie an amazing gift after winning Olympic gold in 2021? Well, if you don’t, let us remind you. When the golfer won the 2021 Olympics and took home the medal he wanted to do something similar for his caddie Austin Kaiser as well. So, Schauffele got a gift for Kaiser that made him emotional, literally! “I actually teared up”, said Kaiser recalling the moment he was presented with a custom-made gold ring. Yes, you read that right!

This ring was given to Kaiser to symbolize Schauffele’s appreciation for his very crucial role in his victory. The ring featured the U.S. flag above the Olympic rings with “United States” inscribed at the top and  “Olympic Team” at the bottom. But that’s not all, it also had, “Tokyo” inscribed on the side, so one can imagine how much the ring must’ve meant to Kaiser. But why are we talking about this? Well, the generous golfer is back with yet another present, but this time it’s for his fans!

In the latest post on the golfer’s Instagram, the fans got to know that Schauffele is announcing a giveaway of exclusive golf prizes to celebrate an incredible season. And what a season has he had! The golfer won not one but 2 majors this year and had 12 top-10 finishes. So, this giveaway is kind of a nod to the end of the 2024 season. “I’m giving away 4 signed golf flags and the exclusive Descente golf shirt I wore this season 🏆”, read the caption.

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The golfer also gave a step-by-step guide on how the fans can get these awesome gifts. “Want to win one of these awesome prizes? Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Follow me2️⃣ Click the link in my bio and follow the instructions. That’s it! 5 lucky winners will be randomly chosen on November 1st —4 will get a signed golf flag and 1 will take home the exclusive Descente shirt!”. But the golfer has done so much more than just giving away shirts.

The Xander Schauffele Family Foundation

In 2023, when the people of Maui were struggling with devastating wildfires, PGA Tour star Xander Schauffele stepped up to provide help. He donated a whopping $400,000 to relief efforts through his family foundation for the betterment of those affected by the wildfire. Schauffele was inspired by fellow golfer Collin Morikawa and said, “I saw Collin took that initiative before the week started, so him having direct ties with his grandfather’s restaurant there. Just want to help people that are struggling.”

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Morikawa has family ties in Maui, hence he had decided to donate $1,000 for every birdie he made during the playoffs. “The people of Hawaii are going to need all the support that we can give them. During the course of the playoffs, I’m going to donate $1,000 for every birdie that I make”, said the golfer. Hence, it is pretty safe to say that Morikawa is one of the best golfers and humans out there. So, what do you think about the generosity of Schauffele? Let us know in the comment section below!

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