Schauffele’s Open win praised by Phil Mickelson and more
Xander Schauffele’s victory at the 2023 US Open has drawn praise from legendary golfer Phil Mickelson. Mickelson, a six-time major champion, described Schauffele’s performance as “exceptional” and hailed his mental toughness after overcoming a quadruple bogey in the second round. Other golf stars have echoed Mickelson’s sentiments, with Dustin Johnson calling Schauffele’s win “impressive” and Justin Thomas praising his “grit and determination.” Schauffele’s triumph at The Country Club marked his first major championship victory and cemented his status as one of the top golfers in the world.
