Gallery: Xander Schauffele Wins The 2024 PGA Championship At Valhalla

Gallery: Xander Schauffele Wins The 2024 PGA Championship At Valhalla

Xander Schauffele bucked the monkey off his back this weekend at the PGA Championship, earning his first major victory of his career at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

With a star-studded leaderboard and raucous crowds on site all weekend, the Associated Press photographers were able to tell the story of Schauffele’s major breakthrough via their camera lens.

Here’s a look at some of the best pictures from this week in Louisville.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler reacts to his chip to the green on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee, of Australia, waves after making a putt on the 12th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Tom Kim

Tom Kim, of South Korea, hits from the bunker on the first hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Tom Kim

Tom Kim, of South Korea, reacts after missing a putt on the second hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Tony Finau

Tony Finau watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Dean Burmester

Dean Burmester, of South Africa, hits from the rough on the second hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Sahith Theegala

Sahith Theegala watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry, of Ireland, chips to the green on the fourth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Justin Rose

Justin Rose, of England, waves after making a putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Fans At Valhalla

Fans cheer for Xander Schauffele on the ninth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas reacts after his final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland, of Norway, reacts after missing a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Robert MacIntyre

Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, waves after making a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Xander Schauffele Celebrates The Winning Putt

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Xander Schauffele hugs his caddie Austin Kaiser

Xander Schauffele hugs his caddie Austin Kaiser after winning the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Xander Schauffele Celebrates

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Xander Schauffele and the Wanamaker Trophy

Xander Schauffele holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.