Xander Schauffele was all smiles as he spoke of his Open success at Royal Troon, but his joyous mood was in contrast to that of Shane Lowry, who was critical of the set-up
Xander Schauffele’s joy was clear as he clinched the Claret Jug after a memorable showing at The Open Championship at Royal Troo
Xander Schauffele has shrugged off Shane Lowry’s critical remarks about the conditions at Royal Troon, revelling instead in his triumph at The Open.
The American golfer is riding high after a stellar year, having already bagged the PGA Championship in May. He conquered both sunshine and showers on the Scottish course’s final day to clinch victory
After becoming the first player since Jordan Spieth to snag two majors in one season, the 30-year-old lauded his final round as the finest he’s ever played. Reflecting on his Open journey, Schauffele couldn’t hide his elation.
With a gleam in his eye, he reminisced about his childhood dreams of winning the Claret Jug, a dream that felt almost tangible across the pond. He shared: “It’s hard to explain. As a kid you dream of it. I tried to force myself to dream of it as of late. It’s surreal. It is a dream come true.”
He continued, expressing his love for the British tournament, a direct contrast to Lowry’s comments: “It’s always a special trip coming over here. Growing up in the States, it’s a privilege to travel playing golf. It’s something I always look forward to. The wind, the rain, the fans, the deep bunkers – you name it. It’s something I always enjoy and it probably helped me win this thing.”
Meanwhile, Lowry was candid about his struggles with the set-up at Royal Troon. After a week of battling against the wind and rain on Scotland’s west coast, the Irishman’s frustration was palpable as he shared his thoughts on the experience.
“Look, I don’t really know what to say. It was a grind. It wasn’t much fun,” he confessed. “Driver, driver into 15. 16 playing ridiculously long. Driver into 17. Then you’re standing on the 18th tee wondering if you can actually hit the fairway, if you can reach the fairway, and it’s 230 yards to the fairway
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