Xander Schauffele Conquers the Baycurrent Classic in Japan: A Victory with a Family Flavor
Xander Schauffele’s victory at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan will be etched in his memory as one of the most special triumphs of his career. With an outstanding final round of 7 under par (64 strokes), the American golfer won the championship in a country with deep family roots. Schauffele demonstrated his prowess at the Yokohama Country Club, completing the four rounds with an impressive total of 19 under par (265 strokes). He surpassed his compatriot Max Greyserman by one stroke, who also stood out as the runner-up in the previous year’s event. Schauffele’s connection to Japan is deep. His mother, born in Taiwan, grew up in Japan, and his maternal grandparents reside there. In addition, his wife is half Japanese and grew up in Okinawa, and his mother-in-law is also Japanese, creating very strong family ties in the region.
The golfer, who became a father just over a month ago, expressed his excitement about sharing this triumph with his family, including his 81-year-old grandmother, who accompanied him during the tournament. Schauffele highlighted the importance of sharing this achievement with his loved ones, who have unconditionally supported him throughout his career.I’ve been coming here since I was about 9 years old to visit my grandparents. I fell in love with this country a long time ago. I can’t wait to bring my son here when he’s old enough to understand and appreciate Japanese culture.
Xander Schauffele
