Xander Schauffele shares Rory McIlroy ambition with Tiger Woods in little doubt

Xander Schauffele has won two major titles in 2024, edging him ever closer to his dream of a career grand slam – an ambition he shares with Rory McIlroy

Xander Schauffele of the United States kisses the Claret Jug on the 18th green in celebration of victory on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 21, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Xander Schauffele is aiming for the coveted career grand slam in golf – a dream he shares with Rory McIlroy.

A career grand slam is where a golfer wins all four major tournaments in their playing life. Schauffele claimed the first two major titles of his golfing career this year, winning the PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

The American is now halfway to achieving his ambition, and one major title off McIlroy. The Northern Irish golfer, meanwhile, has just one hurdle to overcome – the Masters Tournament.

Schauffele has to secure the U.S. Open and the Masters to achieve the rare quadruple title and has admitted that it is something he has been fantasising about doing for some time. The 30-year-old told MailSport: “The career slam has always been written down as something I’ve wanted.

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“Getting to two after not having one for such a long time is something that feels really good. Expectations can be a mean thing and I think all people in sport have a certain amount of cortisol in the body. You stress, you get anxious, have hard times. I have.

“So to get to two is great, and it makes me remember writing this stuff down with my dad at 13 or 14 – number one player in the world, majors, all these things.”