Xander Schauffele, an American golfer, won the British Open at Royal Troon on July 21, 2024. This marked his second major championship victory of the year and the first time since 1982 that American men have won all four major titles in a single season. Schauffele entered the final round one shot off the lead and played bogey-free on the back nine to secure his win with a score of 6-under 65. His mentality and focus were key factors in his success, as he had previously questioned whether he could win a major championship due to nerves.
Schauffele's victory came with a prize of $3.1 million, bringing his career earnings to $51,677,483. He finished two strokes ahead of Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, who both earned $1,443,500.
The total prize money for the 2024 British Open was $17 million. Schauffele's win at Royal Troon followed his victory at the PGA Championship in May. His career earnings now rank him 16th on the all-time money winners list on the PGA Tour.
Schauffele's critics had previously questioned his ability to win major championships due to nerves and a lack of backbone. However, his calmness and focus paid off in both the PGA Championship and British Open.
Schauffele made subtle changes to his swing under the guidance of swing coach Chris Como, who previously worked with Schauffele's father. These changes led to improvements in Schauffele's ball speed, strokes gained off the tee, and putting at The Open.
The British Open victory marked a significant milestone for Schauffele in his golf career. He had previously finished as the runner-up at The Players Championship and won his first major title at the PGA Championship in May. His success demonstrates his resilience and determination to overcome challenges on the golf course.
