A Look at Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Longtime Romance
Xander Schauffele's wife, Maya Schauffele (née Lowe), has been in the professional golfer's life since their college days. They met in 2014 while they were both students at San Diego State University and married seven years later. Schauffele, a San Diego native, has been a professional golfer since 2015, winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and his first PGA Championship in 2024. He's set to represent the United States in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, along with US players Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa.
Lowe, who has a background in public health, has been a constant support in Schauffele's life and career, often seen cheering him on at golf events. She plays an active role in the Xander Schauffele Family Foundation, which focuses on youth golf and environmental protection. The couple share a love for travel and often document their adventures together on social media (like this reel of their trip to Miyakojima), despite being quite private about their relationship.
- Xander Schauffele is married to Maya Lowe. They tied the knot in 2021.
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe met in 2014 at San Diego State University.
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe got married at their home in Las Vegas.
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe share two dogs: Chewie and Momo.
- Who is Xander Schauffele's Wife, Maya Lowe?
- How Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe Met
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Relationship Timeline
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Engagement
- Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Wedding
Who is Xander Schauffele's Wife, Maya Lowe?
Lowe, who studied public health and worked as a healthcare administrator, now works with the Xander Schauffele Family Foundation. She's also passionate about photography, which you can see on her Instagram account. She has showcased a few photographs she's done recently, including an adorable couple's shoot and these awesome foodie shots. She shares two fur babies with her now-husband, their dogs Momo and Chewie.
How Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe Met
According to a story by People, the couple met while they were both students at San Diego State University in 2014.
Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Relationship Timeline
October 2014: Xander Schauffele posts a photo with Maya Lowe on IG
On October 25, 2014, Schauffele posted a photo of the couple to his Instagram account for the first time. He paired it with a caption that says, "Couldn't ask for a better 21st birthday!"
March 2015: Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe celebrate one year of being in a relationship
On March 3, 2915, Schauffele posted a celebratory selfie of the pair at a concert, along with a caption that says, "One year with this amazing girl, could not be happier 😚."
December 2020: Xander Schauffele proposes to Maya Lowe
Schauffele proposed to his now-wife on New Year's Eve in 2020. He popped the question in San Diego, at Torrey Pines Beach.
July 2021: Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe get married
Schauffele and Lowe tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at the couple's home in Las Vegas.
August 2021: Xander Schauffele wins gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
In August 2021, Schauffele won the Olympic men's individual stroke play competition, bringing home a gold medal. According to reports by NPR, Schauffele's father had dreamt of being an Olympic decathlete, but was prevented from doing so due to injuries he sustained in a car crash.
After winning, he posted a celebratory photo to Instagram, stating that his win was for his dad in particular: "This medal is for my country and my family, especially my dad!🥇🇺🇸 Proud and honored to bring the gold back to the USA! 🇺🇸"
June 2022: Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe celebrate their first wedding anniversary
On June 26, 2022, Schauffele wished his wife a happy anniversary via Instagram. He even shared a few details about his proposal in a caption he paired with a short video and a photo of the couple on a beach at sunset.
May 2024: Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship
Schauffele took home the Wanamaker Trophy after a week at the PGA Championship in Valhalla this past May.
June 2024: Team USA announces that Xander Schauffele will play in the 2024 Paris Olympics
On June 20, 2024, Team USA announced that Schauffele is set to compete on the US Men's Olympic Golf Team at the Olympic Games in Paris in August.
Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Engagement
According to an anniversary post Schauffele uploaded to Instagram, the couple got engaged at Torrey Pines Beach in San Diego, California.
Along with a short clip and a photo of the pair on the beach, Schauffele wrote:
"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."
Xander Schauffele and Maya Lowe's Wedding
According to a story by People, the longtime couple got married in July 2021 at their home in Las Vegas. They had a private ceremony with eight family members, an officiant and their two dogs, Chewie and Momo. Since Mr. and Mrs. Schauffele prefer to keep their personal lives on the private side, that's all that is publicly known about their nuptials.