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Xander Schauffele Clinches Second Major at British Open with Stellar Final Round

Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined.

The American golfer secured his second major title in spectacular fashion at the British Open on Sunday, closing with a flawless 6-under 65 at Royal Troon. His final round ranks among the most memorable in British Open history, especially with his remarkable 31 on the back nine.

He had won a nail-biter at the PGA Championship in May, and his victory at the British Open showcased a different kind of mastery. Two different finishes, two different feelings, but the same triumphant result.

“Schauffele has more than enough game and all the confidence in the world to win the biggest championships. Questioned at the start of the season whether he could win a major, he now has two of them.”

Braving a daunting wind, Schauffele played bogey-free golf, turning a two-shot deficit into a two-shot victory. His 65 matched the best score of the week at Royal Troon, with nothing less than the coveted claret jug riding on the outcome.

“It’s a dream come true to win two majors in one year,” Schauffele said. “It took me forever just to win one, and to have two now is something else.”

The victory also marked the first time since 1982 that American golfers have swept all four majors in a single year.

Reflecting on his performance, Schauffele credited his earlier success at the PGA Championship for his composure during the intense final round.

“I think winning the first one helped me a lot today on the back nine,” he said. “I had some feeling of calmness come through. It was very helpful on what has been one of the hardest back nines I’ve ever played in a tournament.”

His caddie and longtime friend, Austin Kaiser, felt the tension differently.

“Standing on the 18th tee, I told Austin that I felt calm down the decisive back nine,” Schauffele recalled. “He said he was about to puke.”

In the storied 90-year history of the four major championships, Schauffele became the first player to win two majors in one season with a final-round 65. Only Jack Nicklaus has achieved a similar feat in his illustrious career.

With this victory, Schauffele solidifies his place among golf’s elite, demonstrating that he has both the skill and the mental fortitude to succeed on the biggest stages.

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