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Xander Schauffele finishes second at Rocket Classic, praises Thorbjornsen

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Xander Schauffele finishes second at Rocket Classic, praises Thorbjornsen

Summary

At the Rocket Classic on Sunday, Xander Schauffele finished second to Michael Thorbjornsen, who secured his first PGA Tour victory. Schauffele started strong, shooting four under par through the first nine holes but faltered with a bogey on the 13th. He concluded with a birdie on the final hole but was unable to close the gap as Thorbjornsen shot a final round 63, finishing two shots ahead. Schauffele's performance signifies a positive turn as he prepares for the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Thorbjornsen wins the Rocket Classic with a final round score of 63.
•Schauffele finishes two shots behind, securing second place.
•This marks Schauffele's first top 10 finish since May.
•He aims to build momentum with the FedEx Cup playoffs approaching.
•Schauffele expressed satisfaction with his overall performance despite falling short.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Xander Schauffele reacts after narrowly missing out on winning the Rocket Classic

What they're saying

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Xander Schauffele has heaped praise upon Michael Thorbjornsen after finishing second to the youngster at the Rocket Classic on Sunday. Thorbjornsen finally has his first PGA Tour victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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