Xander Schauffele Seeks Back-to-Back Title at Quail Hollow
Xander Schauffele has a strong affinity for Quail Hollow, having finished as runner-up in the Wells Fargo Championship in both 2023 and 2024. The venue has switched from hosting a PGA Tour event to hosting the 107th US PGA Championship, where Schauffele will attempt to become the first back-to-back winner since Brooks Koepka in 2018-19. Schauffele believes his game is well-suited for Quail Hollow, citing his consistent performance in the last two years and his ability to navigate the challenging layout.
Key Takeaways:
- Schauffele has finished as runner-up at Quail Hollow in both 2023 and 2024, earning his spot in the US PGA Championship.
- Schauffele believes his game is ideally suited for Quail Hollow, citing his consistent performance in the last two years.
- Quail Hollow will play to 7,626 yards, with a daunting closing three-hole stretch known as 'The Green Mile'.
- Justin Thomas won the 2017 US PGA at Quail Hollow, carding an eight-under-par total.
- Schauffele credits his ability to hit the driver well as a key factor in his success at Quail Hollow.
- Schauffele will attempt to become the first back-to-back winner of the US PGA Championship since Brooks Koepka in 2018-19.
Statistics:
- 7,626 yards: the length of Quail Hollow for the 2024 US PGA Championship.
- 8-under-par: Justin Thomas' winning total at the 2017 US PGA Championship.
- 2 years: the duration of Schauffele's runner-up finishes at Quail Hollow.
- 2018-19: the years Brooks Koepka won back-to-back US PGA Championships.
Sources:
PHIL CASEY GOLF
XANDER SCHAUFFELE