Xander Schauffele’s words about Scottie Scheffler say it all after Olympics success

Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are arguably the two most in-form golfers in 2024, though the former thinks the latter has his number

Xander Schauffele’s past comments about Scottie Scheffler speak volumes after the latter won Olympic gold in Paris. Both golfers have been in strong form in 2024, with Schauffele winning the PGA Championship and The Open, and Scheffler securing an Olympic triumph after clinching a green jacket at the Masters.

The pair were among the favourites to win gold at the Games, though Schauffele ended up seven strokes behind his fellow American, who pipped Team GB’s Tommy Fleetwood to the top prize by a single stroke. Scheffler’s triumph wasn’t a massive shock, not least to Schauffele, who suggested his compatriot was the man to beat heading into the tournament.

When asked if his two major victories in 2024 had reshaped the discussion around Scheffler’s recent dominance, the 30-year-old quickly shut it down. “I always say this but Scottie is on top of this mountain and he is way ahead of us climbing up on the side,” he told the Daily Mail

Scheffler’s form aside, Schauffele says he’s got his eye on securing a career grand slam (winning all four majors). Just five individuals have achieved the feat; Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.