Xander Schauffele admits what he really ‘messed up’ on during BMW Championship day one

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Xander Schauffele continued his fine recent form on day one of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club.

The world number two is ranked second in the FedEx Cup standings and is looking to close the gap on Scottie Scheffler ahead of next week’s Tour Championship at East Lake.

Schauffele looked at home at Castle Pines – the longest course in PGA Tour history – and made four birdies and dropped just one shot during Thursday’s play.

The American, however, did admit he “messed up” on one hole at the Denver venue.

Xander Schauffele details poor moment on the 10th at the BMW Championship

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After booming a 417-yard drive down the 535-yard par-four tenth, Schauffele hit his short approach shot long of the pin, and he aired his frustration during his post-round interview.

“I messed up today on ten, which was my fault,” Schauffele explained. “I think we had 110 or 112 pin and I ended up hitting a full 60, and I remember him saying something like close to 100 yards or 95 yards, and I hit it like 108 yards, and I was like, man, why did that go so far, and I was walking up, and I literally got lost in the sauce of one of those ten numbers that I just listed.”

“I had one hiccup today when it came to that sort of altitude/sea level situation.”

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With stock yardages typically up by 12% due to the altitude, there’s plenty for the world’s best to consider ahead of every shot they hit this week.

Schauffele claimed during his media duties on Thursday that he’s taking into account nine numbers before finally committing to a shot.

He added: “It’s more so you’re sitting there, and you get your initial number, and then we’re breaking it down to sea level, and then there’s two or three numbers because I always want a short and a long and the pin, so there’s like six numbers, and then I’m talking about wind, all those numbers, and there’s nine numbers.

“Then I need the final number for the shot I’m hitting at sea level.”

Those watching around the world will be pleased to see a unique challenge this week, and given Schauffele’s meticulous nature, The Open champion adding win number three to his resume could well be on the cards.