Former Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego State golfer fights off questions, expectations, star-studded field to break through with nail-gnawing finish at Valhalla
It's something to see when a monkey the size of a skyscraper-scaling Kong is shaken from straining shoulders. The exact moment when relief, joy, satisfaction and validation arrive at an intersection clogged with emotions shows how hard it all has been. How elusive. How meaningful. When San Diego treasure Xander Schauffele watched a putt take an extended tour of the cup's edge on No. 18 Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club to win the PGA Championship, very, very good became great.
When Collin Morikawa neared, he fought to maintain footing. When Schauffele bogeyed 10 Sunday, he followed with a pair of birdies to stem the momentary bleeding. With his ball in the sand on 17, he pulled par from the flames. With his feet in the sand on 18, he dodged disaster for a trophy-cinching birdie. This day continued to demand more, as majors routinely do. Schauffele had to truly and fully earn it. There would be no path to cruise to the finish. Skillfully and strategically attack.
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