Xander Schauffele's Historic Win at the 2024 PGA Championship: A Thrilling Finish and Major Breakthrough

Louisville, Ky., Kentucky United States of America
He claimed his first major title and made history in golf.
He managed to make par on the final hole despite being in rough before the bunker.
Schauffele broke the record for the lowest score to par in major championships.
Schauffele made crucial birdies at the 11th and 12th holes to maintain his lead.
The finish was thrilling, with Schauffele maintaining a narrow lead amid challenges from Morikawa, DeChambeau and Hovland.
Xander Schauffele won the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club with a score of 21 under par.
Xander Schauffele's Historic Win at the 2024 PGA Championship: A Thrilling Finish and Major Breakthrough

Xander Schauffele's Victory at the PGA Championship: A Historic Win and a Thrilling Finish

Xander Schauffele made history on Sunday, May 19, 2024, by winning the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. With a score of 21 under par, Schauffele broke the record for the lowest score to par in major championships and claimed his first major title.

Schauffele's victory came down to an exciting finish on the 18th hole. He started the day tied with Collin Morikawa but managed to maintain a narrow lead amid challenges from Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland. Morikawa faded, and Schauffele made birdies at the 11th and 12th holes after a wayward shot at the 10th.

Schauffele's tee shot on the final hole landed in the rough before the bunker, but he managed to dig himself out of trouble and make a crucial par putt to maintain his lead. DeChambeau made an unlikely birdie on the 16th after hitting his drive into trees, but it wasn't enough to catch Schauffele.

Schauffele's win at Valhalla marked the end of a thrilling major championship season that saw him overcome challenges and prove himself as a top contender in golf. The Wanamaker Trophy now proudly sits in his possession, marking his place among the greats in golf history.

The PGA Championship will move to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2025 edition. Stay tuned for more coverage on future major championship sites and exciting moments from the world of golf.



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    • Xander Schauffele won the US PGA Championship with a score of 21 under par.
    • Schauffele broke the record for lowest score to par in majors by one shot.
    • Neither Schauffele, Hovland nor DeChambeau dropped a shot until the 10th hole.
    • Schauffele made birdies at the 11th and 12th after a wayward shot at the 10th.
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    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Bryson DeChambeau's and Viktor Hovland's actions as 'swinging and missing at Xander Schauffele all afternoon'. This is an exaggeration that creates a negative image of the mentioned individuals.
    • The author describes Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland's actions towards Xander Schauffele as 'swinging and missing'.
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    • Xander Schauffele won his first major championship at the PGA Championship.
    • Schauffele set records for the lowest 72-hole score to par and the lowest 72-hole scoring total in a major championship.
    • Schauffele's approach on the 17th landed right of the green, and he chipped to about 2 feet and made the par putt to maintain a share of the lead.
    • Schauffele had at least a share of the lead after the first three rounds, posting a 9-under 62 on Thursday to tie the record for the lowest round in a major.
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    • The 2025 PGA Championship will take place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    • Aronimink Golf Club will host the PGA Championship in 2026.
    • PGA Frisco, East will host the PGA Championship for the first time in 2027.
    • Baltusrol Golf Club, Lower underwent restoration and will host the PGA Championship in 2029.
    • Congressional Country Club, Blue will host the PGA Championship in 2030.
    • The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island has hosted two previous PGA Championships.
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    • Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club with a score of 21-under.
    • Schauffele's tee shot on the 18th hole landed in the rough before the bunker.
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    • , Xander Schauffele won the US PGA Championship with a score of 21 under par.
    • , Xander Schauffele finished with a 72-hole total of 21 under par, defeating Bryson DeChambeau by 1 shot and Viktor Hovland by 3.
    • , Xander Schauffele set records for the lowest 72-hole score to par and the lowest 72-hole scoring total in a major championship.
    • , Xander Schauffele won his first major championship at the PGA Championship.
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    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Schauffele's tee shot on the 18th hole as 'it never created the fade he wanted' and 'his ball ended up in the rough just before the bunker'. These descriptions are not necessary to convey the information and add an unnecessary negative tone. The author also uses appeals to authority by mentioning that Schauffele's scoring total is the lowest in major championship history, but this fact does not directly relate to any logical fallacy in the article.
    • ][author] His ball ended up in the rough just before the bunker. [[//],
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  • Unique Points
    • Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky
    • Schauffele and Collin Morikawa were tied but maintained a narrow lead
    • Morikawa faded amid challenges from Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland
    • DeChambeau made an unlikely birdie on the 16th despite hitting his drive into trees
  • Accuracy
    • Xander Schauffele finished with a 72-hole total of 21 under par
    • Schauffele set records for the lowest 72-hole score to par and the lowest 72-hole scoring total in a major championship
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