Schauffele opened his campaign with nine birdies and no bogeys, leaving him three shots clear of the competition.
Schauffele previously shot a 62 at the US Open last year, making him one of four golfers to achieve this feat in major championships.
Xander Schauffele shot a 62 in the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, tying it as the lowest score ever recorded in major championship history.
In the world of golf, breaking records is a common occurrence for Xander Schauffele. At the ongoing PGA Championship held at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, Schauffele set yet another record by shooting a 62 in the first round, tying it with Branden Grace as the lowest score ever recorded in major championship history. This is not the first time Schauffele has made headlines for his exceptional performance; he previously shot a 62 at the US Open last year, making him only one of four golfers to achieve this feat in major championships.
The 7-time PGA Tour winner opened his campaign with nine birdies and no bogeys, leaving him three shots clear of the competition. Schauffele's impressive play on the course has been attributed to his improved accuracy with irons and a newfound length off the tee. His putting seems to have also come together, making him a formidable contender for this major title.
Despite ideal weather conditions during the first round, rain showers are expected to return on Friday for the second round. Temperatures are predicted to reach the 70s, with scattered showers throughout the day and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Golfers will need to be prepared for wet conditions as they aim to secure their place in this prestigious tournament.
Xander Schauffele holds the lowest cumulative score in opening rounds of major championships with a total of 40-under.
Schaufffele has added length off the tee, improved accuracy with his irons, and seems to have figured out his putting.
Accuracy
Xander Schauffele has had eight top-10 finishes this season and is currently playing better golf than most.
Since 2000, no player who had a multishot lead after the first round of the PGA Championship finished in the top 10 or went on to win.
Xander Schauffele has added length off the tee, improved accuracy with his irons, and seems to have figured out his putting.
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The authors make several statements that could be considered appeals to authority, but they are not fallacious as they are providing expert analysis and citing statistics. However, there is an instance of a dichotomous depiction when the authors state 'no one is playing better golf right now than Schauffele' and then immediately follow it with 'but he has made a name for himself as a player who consistently puts himself in position to win, but can’t seem to close on major Sundays.' This creates a false dichotomy between Schauffele's current form and his past performance in majors.
no one is playing better golf right now than Schauffele
But over a prolonged period, it’s tough to upkeep high performance.
Xander Schauffele shot a 62 at the PGA Championship, tying the record for the lowest round score in major championship history.
Schauffele opened with a 62 at the US Open last year, also setting a new low for that tournament.
Branden Grace is the only other golfer to shoot a 62 in a major championship.
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The author makes several statements about historical facts and records in golf. These statements are not fallacies as they are true and do not require any reasoning or assumptions beyond the information provided. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the author mentions that Schauffele is 'desperate to avoid' joining the unwanted ranks of those who have finished as major runners-up multiple times without winning a major. This statement implies that not winning a major is undesirable and that those who have not won are less successful, but it does not provide any evidence or reasoning beyond the author's opinion.
Schauffele is 'desperate to avoid' joining the unwanted ranks of those who have finished as major runners-up multiple times without winning a major.
