Xander Schauffele earned his first major win on Sunday at the PGA Championship, and it was a wild day for his family. As Schauffele's six-footer lipped in for the victory — a miss would have forced a playoff with Bryson DeChambeau — he raised his arms in the air in what seemed like a relaxed sigh of relief. It was the opposite for his wife, Maya.
Speaking with 'The Athletic,' Maya said she was 'blacking out' in celebration. 'This means everything,' an emotional Maya said. 'Everything that he has worked hard for, it just goes to show that you’ll see results if you put in the work. He deserves it more than anything. Why do I say that? I’ve seen the dedication, the work that he puts in, the hours. Even during off weeks, there’s never an off week; they’re constantly practicing. The grind never stops.
It remained to be seen whether Schauffele could get over the hump on Sunday. It was just the previous week he lost a 54-hole lead at the Wells Fargo, which had been the sixth time he lost a tournament with at least a share of the lead. But Schauffele hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy with a big smile on his face, knowing his name would forever be etched on it.
He also tied a record with a major low of a nine-under 62 in Thursday's first round. Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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