Xander Schauffele, who created history by winning a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, received a congratulatory gift. Callaway, his golf equipment sponsor, sent their best wishes to him along with a personalized putter.
Olympic gold medal gift: A new Callaway putter
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Schauffele took to Twitter to thank Callaway for sending him the gift. Moreover, he posted pictures of his latest putter, which says, “Xander Schauffele, Olympic Gold Medallist, 2020 Tokyo Olympics.” The blue and white Odyssey putter, which is from Toulon Designs, is a personalized make for the golfer.
Thanks for the gift 👊🏽🥇 @CallawayGolf @odysseygolf @toulondesign pic.twitter.com/m0PbhLeTki
— Xander Schauffele (@XSchauffele) September 15, 2021
Xander Schauffele won gold for the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and fulfilled his father’s ultimate dream. He triumphed over Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia with a single stroke to win his first Olympic medal. Soon, 7 players tied for third in that final that led to an epic playoff for the bronze.
After his winning putt, he could only mutter a few words like, “Just in shock.” Although he has four PGA Tour titles to his name, this win probably meant the most for the 27-year-old. His father, Stefan Schauffele, was a German Olympic hopeful in the decathlon. However, his career took a fall after an accident that left him injured and blind in one eye.
What’s next for Xander Schauffele?
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In the upcoming week, Schauffele will make his first appearance at the Ryder Cup. Captain Steve Stricker selected him to the team as one of his captain’s picks. Subsequently, he is one of the six rookies on the U.S. team this year. He will play at Whistling Straits Golf Course alongside the 12 member team, which includes golfers like Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Collin Morikawa.
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Finally, what do you think lies ahead for the insanely talented Xander Schauffele?