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. 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.

By bagging the title, he broke 3 incredible records. He also moved up from No. 4 to No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking. In a jubilant moment, the 10-time PGA Tour winner received loads of love on Instagram as news of his son made its way around the world.

Born on August 29, 2025, Victor shares his name with his father’s middle name. Schauffele clarified this humorously by saying his son was not named after fellow golfer Viktor Hovland. “I was Victor way before Viktor (Hovland) was born,” Schauffele said at a press conference at Bethpage Black.

Xander and Maya welcomed their first child in Victor. Becoming a dad has already changed Xander’s perspective. He called the experience “awesome” and said nothing in golf matters more than this new bond. The joy is on full display in his Instagram post.

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. Soon, the golf community expressed its love for Schauffele and his family through comments.

Golf celebrities pour in wishes for Schauffele and his family

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. Korda is a long-time friend of Schauffele and his wife. She and her sister, former World No.1 Nelly Korda, were also following his game at the 2020 Olympics. “My Whoop registered an activity during his last hole,” Jessica Korda laughed, talking about the pressure and excitement of Schauffele’s clutch final round when he won gold.

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 “😍😍.” Sims has been seen spending time with the 10-time PGA Tour winner’s wife. They both, along with Alayna Galea’i-Finau, were spotted going to a spa together before the 2025 US Open. Sims also uploaded a story about the same, writing, “Love these girls!”

Since Alayna Galea’i-Finau, wife of the PGA Tour star Tony Finau, is also a mutual friend, she too poured wishes on the Instagram post. She wrote, “Looove! 😍❤️.” Her comment combines enthusiasm with endearment, highlighting the celebratory mood around the post.

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. Golf broadcaster Celia Palermo rounded out the wave of reactions, writing, “So happy for you two ❤️.”

Xander Schauffele’s post clearly resonated with fans and friends alike, sparking an outpouring of love and support. The reactions highlighted not just admiration for his achievements but genuine happiness for the moments he shares.