Former San Diego State men’s golf All-American Xander Schauffele became the first PGA rookie to ever win the Tour Championship on Sept. 24.
The 23-year-old, who was named the PGA Tour rookie of the year on Oct. 2, netted more than a $3.5 million prize.
“It’s an incredible feeling,” Schauffele said. “I really have no idea what I’m going to do with it.”
Two rookies made it to the 2017 season finale. Only 11 have since the playoffs in 2007.
None had ever won it.
Until Schauffele.
“I was shocked,” SDSU assistant coach Evan Emerick said.