Xander Schauffele
USA · Age 31
#2
World Ranking
78.2
Avg DFS Points
8.5%
Win Rate
90.3%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Xander Schauffele broke through in 2024 with back-to-back major championship victories at the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, finally silencing critics who questioned whether he could win the biggest events. The San Diego native is one of the most well-rounded players on tour — he has no glaring weaknesses and ranks in the top 20 in nearly every strokes gained category. Schauffele's even-keeled temperament and consistent ball-striking make him an ideal DFS commodity. His approach play and putting have improved significantly, and he now profiles as a legitimate number one pick on any given week. Schauffele's versatility means he fits well at almost any course on the PGA Tour schedule.
Strokes Gained Profile
Xander Schauffele's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| PGA Championship | 1st |
| The Open Championship | 1st |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T6 |
| Genesis Invitational | T4 |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | T10 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Xander Schauffele's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Xander Schauffele's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Xander Schauffele
Schauffele is one of the most versatile plays in DFS — he has no bad course fits and consistently delivers above-average results.
His well-rounded strokes gained profile makes him a strong play at balanced courses like TPC Sawgrass and Bay Hill.
Schauffele's high cut rate (90%+) and consistent scoring make him an elite cash game option alongside Scheffler.
In GPPs, look for weeks when Schauffele's ownership dips below 15% — his ceiling is high enough to win any tournament.
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