Xander Schauffele shares his reaction to Jim Furyk asking him to lead Team USA out in singles at the Presidents Cup

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Xander Schauffele was the star of the show for Team USA this year as they won a tenth consecutive Presidents Cup.

The world number two was in fine form over the course of the week and ended up coming out with a brilliant four and one record, with his only defeat coming in the foursomes whitewash on Friday.

Schauffele has had a stellar year on the PGA Tour, winning two majors and showing he is one of the very best in the world.

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That form and confidence led to US captain Jim Furyk asking Schauffele to be the first out in Sunday’s singles.

Schauffele, of course, duly obliged and beat off Jason Day ease to get an early point on the board for Team USA.

And discussing that responsibility, Schauffele has revealed just when Furyk told him he’d be first up.

Xander Schauffele says when Jim Furyk asked him to lead out Team USA singles

Speaking to the media after helping the US to yet another Presidents Cup win, Schauffele revealed how he’d reacted after being asked by Jim Furyk to be first up in singles action.

“He told me about it at dinner and asked if I minded, and I said not at all. We’ve got some strong guys leading our pack here, and we’re there to prove a point. All of our 12 guys can compete,” Schauffele said.

“My goal was just to set the tone, get red up on that board as early as possible, and I was able to do that.”

Schauffele proves himself yet again

While Scottie Scheffler remains the world number one and played his own part in the Team USA win here, Xander Schauffele more than showed his quality as well.

Schauffele has gone from nearly man to someone who gets the job done and going into the Ryder Cup in 2025, the American will be crucial for Keegan Bradley’s team.

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Indeed, Bradley himself spoke of being keen to see as many of the 12 from Team USA in Montreal as part of his own team in New York next year.

Right now, few in the world offer the consistency and quality that Schauffele brings to the table.

And with two majors in the bag in the 2024, 2025 could see Schauffele add to that tally.