Xander Schauffele’s win at the 2025 Baycurrent Classic was already unforgettable. Not only was it his 200th PGA Tour start, but he also claimed the victory. This was a feat only he and Justin Thomas had matched since 2016. Yet the moment that truly stole hearts came after the trophy celebration: Schauffele shared the first-ever photo of his newborn son, Victor, and golf fans went wild.
The Instagram carousel told the story perfectly. The first three images featured Schauffele and his wife, Maya, with Maya proudly showing her baby bump. The fourth image captured little Victor sleeping peacefully while clutching a finger. The final shot was perhaps the sweetest: Victor snoozing on the chest of the 10-time PGA Tour winner, who himself had drifted off.
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As soon as the post went up on Instagram, it quickly racked up over 3,000 likes. Golf celebrities didn’t hold back either, showering the couple and their baby with love. Jessica Korda, a longtime friend and fellow pro golfer, kept it simple but heartfelt with a “Beautiful 😍,” echoing the thousands of fans in the comments.
Emojis did most of the talking, perfectly capturing the post’s adorable vibe. Jena Sims, married to Brooks Koepka, shared her excitement with a double “😍😍.”
Wishes came from across the continents, too. The wife of Luke Donald, captain of the rival European team in the Ryder Cup, also showered her love. She used three heart emojis, “❤️❤️❤️” to show her love for the couple and Victor.
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Alayna Galea’i-Finau, PGA Tour star Tony Finau, wrote, “Looove! 😍❤️,” and Golf broadcaster Celia Palermo rounded out the wave of reactions, writing, “So happy for you two ❤️.”
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