Xander Schauffele clinched his first major victory at the PGA Championship, triumphing over Bryson DeChambeau with a historic lowest score in major history. Schauffele's tense six-foot birdie putt on the final hole secured a one-stroke win over DeChambeau, ending his two-year victory drought and marking an emotional milestone in his career.
Reflecting on his win, Schauffele expressed his emotions, acknowledging the challenge of staying focused throughout the tournament. Despite a lengthy victory drought and numerous near-misses in major championships, Schauffele maintained his composure and delivered a stellar performance, matching the lowest round in major history with a nine-under 62 on Thursday and finishing strong with a six-under par 65 on Sunday.
While DeChambeau commended Schauffele's victory, expressing pride in his own performance, Schauffele's wire-to-wire triumph capped off a memorable tournament. With players like Victor Hovland and Thomas Detry also delivering strong performances, the PGA Championship showcased thrilling golfing action and set the stage for future major championships.
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