Xander Schauffele secured his first major victory at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla in a wire-to-wire fashion, finishing at -21. He entered the final round tied for the lead with Collin Morikawa, who couldn’t sink putts, allowing Schauffele to post an impressive 65 and claim the victory. Bryson DeChambeau finished as the runner-up, showcasing his well-rounded game and skills on the course. Despite six players being within three strokes of the leaders, Schauffele and Morikawa, Bryson managed to fire an impressive round of 64 to contend for the title.
Viktor Hovland also had a standout performance, finishing solo third with a score of -18. Thomas Detry and Morikawa tied for fourth place at -15. However, the week was marred by tragedy when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus, leading to the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler. Despite the chaos, Scheffler managed to make it back to the golf course for his tee time and delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament.
The Valhalla course proved to be conducive to low scores, with Schauffele starting the tournament with a round of 62, the second 62 of his career in a major championship. Shane Lowry also shot a 62 on Saturday, finishing tied for sixth place. Unfortunately, some big names failed to excel, with players like Jon Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, and Matt Fitzpatrick missing the cut. While others, like Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Smith, Tyrrell Hatton, and Jason Day, made the cut, they were not competitive over the weekend.
Looking ahead, the PGA Tour will head to historic Colonial CC in Fort Worth, Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Emiliano Grillo is the defending champion, and he will face strong competition from the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, and Viktor Hovland. It will be an exciting event to watch as these top players compete for the title. Overall, the 2024 PGA Championship was a thrilling tournament with Xander Schauffele emerging as the victor in a memorable fashion.
In terms of equipment, Xander Schauffele’s winning bag included an Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas Prototype 7CH putter. His choice of equipment played a crucial role in his success at the PGA Championship and showcases the importance of having the right tools for the job in the world of professional golf. With his first major victory under his belt, Schauffele is poised to continue his success on the PGA Tour and cement his status as one of the top players in the game.
