American golfers have just achieved something for the first time since 1982 after Xander Schauffele wins The Open

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Xander Schauffele picked up his second major of 2024 with a masterclass performance around Royal Troon on the final day.

With a number of players in contention to win the event, Schauffele produced his best golf when it mattered to card a stunning round of six-under par and win comfortably ahead of Justin Rose and Thriston Lawrence.

Daniel Brown eventually fell away from proceedings, while Shane Lowry also fell short after he caused a stir with his comments about the conditions yesterday.

After going so long coming so close to winning the big ones, Schauffele has now won the PGA and The Open in the same year.

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With Scottie Scheffler winning The Masters and Bryson DeChambeau snatching the US Open from Rory McIlroy, it’s been a hugely successful year for the American golfers of the world.

Indeed, it’s been so impressive that it’s something we’ve not seen for over 40 years.

American golfers break 42 year record as Xander Schauffele wins The Open

Not that it should be a surprise to see the Americans doing so well in the modern day, it is a surprise that it’s been so long since they dominated as such.

In a stat shared by golf journalist Dan Rappaport, Schauffele’s win at Royal Troon means that it’s the first time all the majors have been won by Americans since way back in 1982.

During that year, Tom Watson picked up two titles by winning both the The Open and the US Open, while Craig Stadler took The Masters, and Raymond Floyd took the PGA.

Of course, there have been close calls over the years, namely Tiger Woods winning three of the four on his own back in 2000.

Unfortunately for Woods and America that year, Vijay Singh rocked up to The Masters and produced a brilliant four rounds to take home the green jacket.

Still, ahead of a Ryder Cup year in 2025, this is a statement of intent from the Americans.

For Schauffele to come to Scotland and win how he has in such a testing four days, is testament to just how good his game is right now.