Xander Schauffele

2020-21 Season Highlights

PGA TOUR

U.S. Open - Finished solo-fifth at the U.S. Open in September, his fourth result of T6 or better at the U.S. Open in his fourth start at the event. THE CJ CUP @ SHADOW CREEK - Finished solo-second at THE CJ CUP @ SHADOW CREEK, his third consecutive top-five on TOUR. Held a three-stroke lead after two rounds, falling to 0-for-3 in his career converting the 36-hole lead/co-lead to victory. Made six consecutive birdies in the second round, the second streak of six or more in his career (first: 2018 THE CJ CUP). Sentry Tournament of Champions - With a T5 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, earned his third consecutive top-five at the event. Made three eagles, tied with Ryan Palmer for most in the field. Farmers Insurance Open - Finished T2 at the Farmers Insurance Open after one made cut in five previous starts in the event. Marked his seventh runner-up on TOUR since his win at the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions. Waste Management Phoenix Open - Earned his second consecutive runner-up on TOUR, finishing T2 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Became the second player during the season to finish runner-up in consecutive weeks, joining Joaquin Niemann. Moved to No. 1 in the FedExCup standings following the week. Fell to 0-for-4 when holding the 36-hole lead/co-lead on TOUR and 0-for-4 with the 54-hole lead/co-lead. Masters Tournament - Finished T3 at the Masters Tournament in April, earning his sixth top-five in a major championship. Played in the final pairing in the final round and made four consecutive birdies (Nos. 12-15) to cut Hideki Matsuyama's lead to two strokes before hitting his tee shot at No. 16 in the water and making a triple bogey. Marked his first triple bogey in a major championship (1,042nd hole). Co-led the field in Par-5 Scoring Average (4.25). U.S. Open - Finished T7 at the U.S. Open in June, his fifth top-10 in five starts at the event.

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