Xander Schauffele shows true colours as he answers Justin Rose’s caddie’s ‘w***er’ claim
Xander Schauffele Silences Critics and Dominates The Open
In an electrifying display of skill and poise, Xander Schauffele captured his second major title at The Open on Sunday, drawing an unexpected yet colorful remark from Justin Rose’s seasoned caddie.
The 30-year-old Schauffele, known for his calm demeanor and love of cigars, added another prestigious title to his name, following his PGA Championship victory in May. This latest triumph has catapulted him to second place in the world golf rankings, leaving Rory McIlroy in his wake after a lackluster performance.
Recognized as one of the elite players on the PGA Tour, Schauffele now has the accolades to back up his reputation. His performance on Sunday saw him finish at nine-under-par, a feat that left Justin Rose and his caddie, Mark Fulcher, in awe.
Despite Rose’s strong pursuit, he ended two shots short of victory. Fulcher, a caddie with over two decades of experience, couldn’t hold back his admiration for Schauffele. “He’s clearly one of the best golfers of his generation,” Fulcher stated. “It’s taken him a while to break through, but he’s genuinely a nice guy. You almost wish he had a bit more arrogance. But he really couldn’t be nicer.”
Fulcher added, “He’s a lovely fellow. It’s just nice to know that he’s top class,” as reported by the Express. When asked how he felt about such high praise, Schauffele remained humble and focused. “That’s your job to speculate on those things,” he retorted to the press. “I’m just trying to win as many tournaments as I can, play my best golf, and be a decent person. I’ll let you all debate that.”
Schauffele etched his name into the annals of golf history with a breathtaking final-round score of 65, which he described as the pinnacle of his career. Previously seen as a perennial contender with twelve top-10 finishes in majors but no wins, he broke the curse earlier this year at Valhalla.
“Winning the first one helped me a lot today on the back nine,” Schauffele admitted. “A sense of calmness came over me, which was crucial on one of the toughest back nines I’ve ever played in a tournament.”
He continued, “It’s a dream come true to win two majors in one year. It took forever just to win one, so having two is incredible. There are extremely stressful moments when you’re trying to win a major. I’ve felt them before and let them get to me, but not today.”
With his eyes now set on completing a career Grand Slam, Schauffele’s remarkable achievement marks the first time a player has secured their first two major titles in a single season since Jordan Spieth in 2015. This historic moment is further highlighted by the dominance of American golfers in all four majors this year, with Scottie Scheffler’s Masters victory and Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open triumph completing the sweep.
