The split between Xander Schauffele and his long-time coach, his father, wasn’t a quick decision. It was inevitable, so to speak. Yes, Stefan Schauffele started coaching Xander in his early teens. Yes, he was also the one behind Xander’s scholarship to Long Beach State. But, as time passed by, Stefan realized he was “inadequate” and that his son needed someone even better.

Although it happened some time ago, the 31-year-old still talks fondly about these immense shifts in his life. In fact, during the October 21 episode of ALTUS PERFORMANCE , the American said of his father, “He is 60 now,” but “he still helps me. He still has a couple of hats on, Dad being one of them.” But when Stefan realized he couldn’t keep up with the requirements of Xander, he suggested Chris Como, the man

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