It's been quite a journey, says British Open winner Schauffele

TROON, Scotland : American Xander Schauffele celebrated achieving a lifelong dream after winning his second major title with an ice-cool two-shot victory at the British Open on Sunday.

The 30-year-old Olympic champion also won this year's PGA Championship to end his long wait for a first major crown.

"Oh man...it's been quite a journey," Schauffele said during the trophy presentation on the 18th green after being handed the Claret Jug.

"It took me forever just to win one and to have two now is something else. I feel very honoured hearing my name called with Open champion right after it. It's something I have dreamed of for a very long time."

The world number three, who began the day one shot off the pace, produced a bogey-free final round as he closed with a superb six-under 65 at a blustery Royal Troon.

Schauffele, who won the PGA Championship with the lowest score in major championship history, reeled off four birdies on the back nine to break clear of a tightly-bunched leaderboard and post a winning total of nine-under 275.

"I've always dreamed of doing it," said the Californian who is known for his laid-back and unflappable approach to the game.

"That walk up 18 truly is really one of the coollest feelings I've ever had in my life. I got chills walking down 18 and I quickly had to zap myself back into focus because the tournament wasn't over yet."

BEST ROUND

Schauffele, who began the day one shot off the pace, produced what he described as the best round he ever played.

The San Diego native reeled off four birdies on the back nine to move clear and post a winning total of nine-under 275, finishing two ahead of fellow American Billy Horschel and England's Justin Rose.

Schauffele had won the PGA Championship with the lowest score