Xander Schauffele, the renowned golfer, has recently welcomed a significant change in his personal life. On August 29, Schauffele and his wife Maya celebrated the birth of their first child, a son named Victor. As he adjusts to fatherhood, Schauffele is also making his return to the competitive golf scene at the 2025 Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black. This marks his third consecutive appearance at the prestigious event.
Schauffele, who humorously mentions that Victor shares his middle name and assures that the name choice wasn’t inspired by fellow golfer Viktor Hovland, is finding it challenging to balance his professional commitments with his new parental responsibilities. He expresses a deep sense of appreciation for his wife’s support as she takes care of their newborn at home. Schauffele recalls the bittersweet moment of leaving for the Ryder Cup, detailing how he had to tear himself away from his son to focus on the competition ahead.
Before taking a break to embrace fatherhood, Schauffele’s last tournament was the BMW Championship, where he placed T-28. Although he did not participate in the Tour Championship or the recent Procore Championship with fellow U.S. team members, Schauffele opted to stay home to spend precious time with his newborn.
Reflecting on his preparation, Schauffele acknowledges the limited time he had to practice but remains optimistic about his performance. Captain Keegan Bradley is likely to rely heavily on Schauffele, given his impressive record in the Ryder Cup. Despite fewer practice sessions, Schauffele feels mentally refreshed and ready to compete.
This balance of personal joy and professional ambition reflects Schauffele’s commitment to both his family and his sport. As he steps back onto the golf course, fans and teammates alike are eager to see how he will perform in the upcoming Ryder Cup matches.