FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

August 18, 2024

Xander Schauffele

TPC Southwind

Quick Quotes

Q. Kind of a crazy back nine there. When did you see you were right in the mix there on the back nine?

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: It was a head-down day. You're so far back. Hideki was playing some really good golf. I know it's hard to close on this side. Just a lot of trouble everywhere. The wind seems to swirl on a lot of holes. Hard to hit it close and hit fairways. It was more of a head-down, how many good shots can I hit type of deal on my back nine.

Q. What was the best part of your game today?

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: I did a little bit of everything. I was just trying to get my game trending a little bit better direction, ball-striking-wise, shaping it off tees, and sort of hitting the numbers with the wedges. Happy, obviously, with how I played today. Can't complain.

Q. Did you have a number in mind that you thought might --

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: Yeah, I thought 61 would be pretty cool. I think 61s are cool, period, I don't care if you're playing a muni. Like I said, I'm not sitting here complaining. I'm happy with how I played.

Q. What's the biggest takeaway you'll take to next week, things you might want to work on in the coming days?

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: You know, each event is sort of its own. I know we're sort of in this playoff run here, but to me, Memphis has gotten the best of me a lot of times. I'm happy I was able to overcome some demons on this property and shoot a nice number here.

Q. When was the last time you played at altitude?

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: For the WGC in Mexico, I imagine. That was 8,000 feet, I want to say. It's going to be similar, I guess, with how hot it is, and just under 7,000 feet. I think guys are going to have charts, using their machines to try and get a feel for how far an 8-iron or anything you hit really high goes.