Xander Schauffele pronunciation: A guide to saying golfer's full name and family origin

In golf, as with any sport or life in general, athletes bring a wide variation of names to the course. Some are straightforward (see: Justin Thomas or Tiger Woods), while others can be tongue twisters. 

Xander Schauffele is one of those whose last name can be a mouthful. 

The San Diego native has been on the PGA Tour for nearly a decade, and he made himself a household name with PGA Championship and Open Championship wins in 2024. Both his first and last name aren't exactly easy to pronounce, however Even if you take a second look and really think about it, it might not immediately come to mind.

How do you pronounce Xander Schauffele's name? The Sporting News explains. 

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How do you pronounce Xander Schauffele's name?

The correct way to pronounce Xander Schauffele's name is "zan-der" "shao-fil-eh."

For those who need to hear it pronounced to better understand how to say it, listen to the way the golfer says here it for more clarity.

Schauffele is American and was born in California, but his family has a background that stretches between Europe and Asia. Here's more to know about Schauffele's nationality: 

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Xander Schauffele nationality

Schauffele is American. He was born in La Jolla, Calif., and grew up in the San Diego area, but his parents were both born outside of the United States. 

His last name, "Schauffele," is taken from the homeland of his father, Stefan Schauffele. His father is French and German, while his mother is Taiwanese but was raised in Japan.

Per a bio from the PGA Tour, the last name dates back hundreds of years through Germany, back to when people took names from their trades. As such, "Schauffele" literally translates from German as "man with a small shovel."

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Xander Schauffele career earnings

Schauffele has brought in a total of $102,836,300 between PGA Tour winnings and majors, per Spotrac. He joined the tour in 2017. 2024, which saw him win two majors, is easily the highest-earning year of Schauffele's career.

Here is a breakdown of his earnings year over year.