Xander Schauffele came through in the clutch on Sunday by sinking a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole to claim his first major victory at the PGA Championship with the lowest score in major championship history.
The Olympic gold medalist not only won the tournament but also took home the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy after an eventful week at Valhalla.
Schauffele finished strong with a 6-under 65 to edge out Bryson DeChambeau, who also impressed with a 10-foot birdie on the 18th hole for a final round score of 64.
This victory was reminiscent of Phil Mickelson’s win in 2005 at Baltusrol, as Schauffele sealed the deal with a birdie on the last hole to secure a one-shot win. It was a nail-biting finish for the 30-year-old Californian, who had to navigate a tricky shot out of the bunker on the 18th fairway before sinking the winning putt.
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DeChambeau, who was preparing for a potential playoff on the driving range, witnessed Schauffele’s victory on the big screen and rushed back to the 18th green to join the celebration with other players.
Schauffele, who set the tone for the championship with a record-tying 62, finished at 21-under 263 with the winning birdie. This score surpassed the previous major championship record held by Brooks Koepka and Henrik Stenson.
