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A huge part of Xander Schauffele’s success can be attributed to his wife, Maya Lowe. Lowe has always been by his side and has helped him navigate all the downs of being a professional golfer. Schauffele is now a 2-time major winner. She is like an anchor in the life of the 9-time PGA Tour winner, who stands tall against all the difficulties, regardless of how big the waves might be. Let’s find out more about the love of his life.

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Who is Xander Schauffele’s wife, Maya Lowe?

Maya Lowe was born in 1994 and has Japanese descent. She also has relatives living in Japan. This is significant to the couple, as the 2-time major winner also has ties to Japan through his mother.

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She attended the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated with a degree in Science and Public Health. She then got her master’s in Health Administration at the University of Maryland.

Her professional journey started as an intern with Project Concern International. She then switched to working for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest as a Center Manager Flex.

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In January 2024, Lowe started her journey as a beginner photographer. The 30-year-old posted on her Instagram story that she had given herself a challenge to embrace her passion for photography in 2024. Following this, Schauffele’s wife started garnering requests from the golf fraternity and her friends.

She did her first boudoir shoot and expressed that it was a fun learning experience for her. Not only this, Lowe has photographed even Schauffele. In mid-late March, when the 8-time PGA Tour winner was playing the Valspar Championship, Lowe decided to take some shots of her husband for a photography challenge she set up for herself.

Moreover, in March, Lowe took on another project, which was for Max Homa’s caddie, Joe Greiner’s wife, Mayla Greiner, and her garden business. The two support each other in their professional careers.

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How did Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe meet?

Xander and Maya met while they were students at San Diego State University in 2014.

It was in October 2014 when Xander uploaded a photo of them together to his Instagram account on his birthday. The caption for the post read, “Couldn’t ask for a better 21st birthday!” However, the two had been dating for a few months before that. This came to light after the 9-time PGA Tour winner posted another photo in March 2015, this time celebrating their one-year anniversary.

When did Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe get married?

The long-time couple got engaged in 2020, when Schauffele popped the question to Maya on New Year’s Eve. Xander revealed this himself through an Instagram post he shared in June 2022, wishing his wife a 1-year anniversary. He posted an image and a small video of the couple on the beach.

The caption read, “Happy 1 year Anniversary to my wife! 😘 I proposed to her on New Year’s eve at Torrey Pines beach. A kind stranger saw what was happening and took photos from afar. He came up to us afterward to share them. We’ve been together since college and have made it through many of life’s changes. I’m grateful for you and the years to come.”

According to People, the couple tied the knot in Las Vegas in July 2021. It was a minimal ceremony, involving only eight guests, their two dogs, and the officiant.

Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe’s life together

Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe’s life is deeply rooted in love and support. The couple owns two dogs; one is a French bulldog named Chewie, and the other is a doodle named Momo. Both of them usually feature in Xander’s Instagram posts. The couple also shares a passion for travel.

Maya has been a huge supporter of Xander.

After winning the 2024 Wanamaker Trophy, Schauffele remembered to credit his wife for all she had done. At the post-win press conference, the 30-year-old showed his love for Lowe and said, “My wife, she’s sort of the rock in my life. She’s constant for me.”

When the two had not met, Schauffele never thought that he could prioritize anyone in his life except himself. However, after meeting Lowe, things changed. Schauffele expressed, “I never thought I could play golf at a high level and care about someone else besides myself.”

Maya has attended many PGA Tours and even caddied for Xander during the par-3 contest at the Masters.

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Do Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe have children?

Yes, Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe have one child. Maya gave birth to their first child, Victor, on August 29, 2025. Xander even joked about Victor’s name, as it resembles that of Viktor Hovland. During a media session at Bethpage Black for the Ryder Cup, Xander said, “That’s my middle name. No, I didn’t name him after Viktor Hovland. I was Victor way before Viktor (Hovland) was born.”

Undoubtedly, Lowe does support Xander from inside the ropes, but does she have an interest in golf to play the game? Well, no! She does not play golf. But with her support from the sides, Lowe makes sure that Schauffele plays the best he can. Lowe has been an active part of the Xander Schauffele Family Foundation since 2022, as her experience working for a non-profit organization has helped her. Xander is all set to represent America in the 2025 Ryder Cup, and in matches like this, support from family and fans can mean a lot.

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