Xander Schauffele was born on October 25, 1993, in San Diego, California, to Stefan Schauffele and Ping-Yi-Chen. Xander was raised in Japan. He began playing when he was 9, and his father, who had been a track-and-field decathlete, became his first and only swing coach. Under Stefan’s guidance, Xander Schauffele developed the fundamentals of his game.

His father’s scientific approach to golf, including emphasis on golf mechanics and ball flight physics, altered Schaueffle’s own approach to golf. He didn’t observe his own swing until the age of 18. Instead of focusing on visual feedback, Schauffele placed his trust in the science behind the swings. That provided him a deeper understanding of the sport’s intricacies, making him a largely adaptable golfer.

When he represented America in t

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