In a recent interview at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Jordan Spieth lauded Xander Schauffele's impressive rise to major championship triumph. While fellow golfers may not have been surprised by Schauffele's win at the PGA Championship, Spieth highlighted a little-noticed aspect of his success that played a significant role.

According to Spieth, Schauffele quietly and meticulously focused on adding speed to his game, ultimately reaping the rewards. After his rounds during the tournament, Schauffele would head to the workout trailer for intense gym sessions—an uncommon practice among professional golfers. This strategic approach allowed him to enhance his speed while maintaining his consistency and short game, enabling him to hit shorter clubs into the greens. Over the course of four rounds, this advantage translated into potentially gaining a shot or two on the competition.

Spieth's assessment proved accurate, as Schauffele's ball speed with a driver now ranks among the top 10 on the Tour, averaging an impressive 183.4 mph. This remarkable improvement in speed was achieved after Schauffele began working with swing coach Chris Como in the previous year.

Schauffele's recent victory at the PGA Championship served as a testament to his unwavering determination. Leading wire to wire, he set a new major scoring record to par at 21 under, triumphantly holding off Bryson DeChambeau by a single stroke. This win was particularly sweet for Schauffele, as he had not claimed a victory since July 2022 and had experienced difficulties closing out tournaments when holding a 54-hole lead. Despite multiple close calls in previous majors, Schauffele persisted with patience and a steadfast belief in his own abilities.

Spieth found Schauffele's patient approach to be both refreshing and inspiring, recognizing that his own impatience had occasionally hindered his own progress. The ability to trust the process and accept that results may not come immediately proved instrumental in Schauffele's rise. Spieth relayed his own experience of needing patience during a similarly successful period in his career, culminating in multiple major victories. He expressed confidence that Schauffele's recent win could be just the beginning of a fruitful career filled with more major championships.

As Xander Schauffele basks in the glory of his PGA Championship victory, his methodical pursuit of speed and his unwavering patience have earned praise from fellow golfing professionals. With his newfound strength, consistency, and determination, there is excitement and anticipation surrounding his future accomplishments on the golf course.