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Bob Harig

Xander Schauffele Describes ‘Full Chase Mode’ of a Frustrating 2025 Season

Xander Schauffele has just one top-10 finish this year after a 2024 where he won two majors. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

To put a fine point on how much things have changed for Xander Schauffele in the past year, he unwittingly disclosed the difference between being a two-time major champion and the struggles he’s faced in coming back from injury in 2025.

Schauffele, who remains third in the Official World Golf Ranking despite not contending in any tournaments for the bulk of this season, was asked at the Genesis Scottish Open on Tuesday how his life changed after winning the British Open at Royal Troon following his victory at the PGA Championship in 2024.

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