Xander Schauffele ’s recent struggles have put his World No. 3 ranking in jeopardy. The golfer, who began the 2025 season at No. 2, has already slipped one spot and now risks falling further. Yet, despite concerns over form and rankings, Schauffele remains remarkably calm. For him, this stretch of poor play has come at the perfect time—because life off the course has never been more rewarding.
Appearing on the recent episode of the Foreplay podcast, the American revealed that he and his wife, Maya, recently welcomed their first child, Victor. That milestone, he explained, outweighs any golfing setback. “Once I was out at BMW, I was very excited, sort of just, you know, one—start this new chapter, but two, just kind of have the time. We’re definitely pressed on time, and everyone who w