Xander Schauffele Is Champion Golfer Of The Year

A brilliant final round 65 at Royal Troon holds off Rose and Horschel to cap a two major-win season.

Xander Schauffele lifts the Claret Jug at Royal Troon after posting a final round 65 (Stuart Franklin/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Maybe it’s a San Diego thing.

On calm, cold Sunday at Royal Troon teed up for twists, turns and the first playoff in nine years, the 152nd Open Championship became a Xander Schauffele runaway. The even-keeled PGA Champion method…