Inspired by his strong play in the U.S. Open, the PGA Tour rookie becomes a winner at The Greenbrier Classic
Xander Schauffele honored a U.S. Open tradition this year at Erin Hills, providing the championship with the obligatory first-round surprise with his six-under 66 in his debut in a major championship. But the former San Diego State All-American has gone off script since.
Most unknowns tend to fade back into obscurity, if not during the championship then quickly thereafter. Not Schauffele, who hung around all week at Erin Hills, shot a final-round 69 and finished T-5 for just his second top-10 of his rookie season on the PGA Tour.
Source: Golf Digest
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