Don’t feel bad for Xander Schauffele having to return the claret jug when he arrived at Royal Portrush to defend his title in The Open. It’s not like he had anywhere to keep it.

Xander Schauffele is heading to The Open championship at Royal Portrush as the defending champion, but the American isn't sentimental about the trophies he wins

Schauffele has won eight times in his PGA Tour career. That includes two majors, the British Open and the PGA Championship. It includes the Tour Championship in his rookie season. And it includes the Olympic gold medal from Tokyo in 2021.