Xander Schauffele shows true colours as he answers Justin Rose’s caddie’s ‘w***er’ claim

Xander Schauffele, at 30 years old, has added another major title to his collection by winning The Open, just months after his victory at the PGA Championship in May. This win catapulted him to second place in the world golf rankings, surpassing Rory McIlroy, who had an underwhelming performance.

Schauffele, known for his laid-back demeanor and love for cigars, has solidified his reputation as one of the top players on the PGA Tour. His impressive final-round score of 65 at The Open brought him to a nine-under-par finish. Justin Rose’s experienced caddie, Mark Fulcher, praised Schauffele’s performance, acknowledging him as one of the best golfers of his generation. Despite Rose’s strong effort, he finished two shots behind Schauffele.

Fulcher, a seasoned caddie with over 20 years of experience, couldn’t help but admire Schauffele’s skill and character. “He’s clearly one of the best golfers of his generation,” Fulcher stated. “He’s actually quite nice, too. You’d almost like him to be a bit of a wanker. But he really couldn’t be nicer. He’s a lovely fellow. It’s just nice to know that he’s top class,” Fulcher added.

When asked about the high praise, Schauffele remained modest. “Pretty much that’s you guys’ job to speculate on those things,” he responded to the press. “I’m just trying to win as many of these things as I can and play the best golf as I can and be a decent guy. So I’ll let you ponder that one.”

Schauffele’s triumph at The 152nd Open is considered the pinnacle of his career. Previously known for his numerous top-10 finishes in major tournaments without a win, he broke through earlier this year at Valhalla. Reflecting on his journey, Schauffele said, “Winning the first one helped me a lot today on the back nine. I had some feeling of calmness come through and that was very helpful on what has been one of the hardest back nines I’ve ever played in a tournament.”

“It’s a dream come true to win two majors in one year. It took me forever just to win one, so to have two now is something else. There are super stressful moments when you’re trying to win a major championship. I felt them in the past, the ones I didn’t win, and I let them get to me.”

Schauffele is now aiming for a career Grand Slam, becoming the first player to win his first two major titles in a single season since Jordan Spieth in 2015. This achievement marks a historic moment in golf, with American players winning all four major championships in a single year for the first time since 1982, thanks to victories by Scottie Scheffler at the Masters and Bryson DeChambeau at the US Open.