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Xander Schauffele Secures Second Major Win of 2024 at The Open

Schauffele's flawless final round at Royal Troon cements his status among golf's elite.

Overview

  • Schauffele's bogey-free 65 clinched a two-shot victory over Justin Rose and Billy Horschel.
  • He becomes the first player since 2018 to win two majors in one year.
  • The win brings Schauffele's total earnings for the year to $15.9 million, second only to Scottie Scheffler.
  • Justin Rose and Billy Horschel tied for second place, each earning $1.44 million.
  • Schauffele now sets his sights on defending his Olympic gold medal in Paris.