MODEL OF CONSISTENCY

Todd Anderson, Director of Instruction at the PGA TOUR Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, unravels what makes Xander Schauffele one of the game's best ball strikers.

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American Xander Schauffele is one of the most consistent ball strikers on the PGA TOUR. Last season, he ranked 10th in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee and 6th in Approach the Green en route to a strong 2024 campaign where he won two major championships. This month, we examine his golf swing and break down the fundamentals that have made Schauffele one of the top players in the world.

1 Xander has a balanced set up with the back of his right arm, front of right knee and middle of right foot vertically aligned. Sets his left hand on the club first, then attaches his right hand to get the right arm below the left and sets his shoulders square.

2 His take-away sees his hands, arms, and club creating a wide and powerful arc.