After getting lapped by the Rory McIlroy buzzsaw during the final round of the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship last May, Xander Schauffele shook hands on the 18 th green with his longtime caddie Austin Kaiser and pulled him in close.

Xander Schauffele's caddie has opened up on the impact of Rory McIlroy's Truist Championship victory in inspiring him to clinch his first major.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele is among the competitors expected to compete in the PGA Championship this week.