Record-Breaking 2024 PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele Sets New Scoring Record

The 2024 PGA Championship concluded with a bang as Xander Schauffele emerged victorious and made history with a record-breaking performance. Schauffele shot an impressive 21 under over the 72-hole event, setting a new record for the lowest score at a golf major.

The final round on Sunday saw ideal scoring conditions at Valhalla Golf Club, with several players already at least 10-under par at the start of the day. Schauffele and Collin Morikawa led the field at 15-under par, setting the stage for a historic day of golf.

Throughout the day, players like Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland took advantage of the friendly conditions, with many carding rounds of 5 under par or better. It all came down to the final hole, where Schauffele clinched the record with a six-foot birdie putt to secure his first major win.

Schauffele’s 21 under score surpassed the previous record of 20-under par held by players like Jason Day, Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson, and Cameron Smith at various major championships. This historic achievement solidifies Schauffele’s place in golf history as one of the game’s greats.

With his extraordinary performance at the 2024 PGA Championship, Schauffele has set a new standard for excellence in major tournament play. Golf fans can now look forward to seeing how this record-breaking victory propels Schauffele’s career to even greater heights in the future.