Xander Schauffele speaks ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club as he prepares to defend the title he won in 2024.
Schauffele gives an honest assessment of his game and admits his confidence is “significantly lower” after a difficult week in which he nearly finished last despite trying his absolute hardest.
The defending PGA Champion also breaks down Aronimink’s “diabolical” greens, the challenge of Donald Ross putting surfaces, the role of trees in modern golf course architecture, and why the course’s biggest defense this week will be the greens.
He also talks about major championship preparation, the packed golf schedule, Philadelphia fans, Champions Dinner stories, and whether another 62 could happen at a PGA Championship.
can't stand that doug-guy
Great interview. It's good to hear the banter with familiar interviewers…. Doug… I like trees. Do you like trees?