Genesis Scottish Open 2022 LIVE: Xander Schauffele claims thrilling win

"It's extra special," Schauffele told Sky Sports. 

The American admitted that his back nine was extra stressful but he's thrilled to win his first ever Rolex Series event. 

Schauffele picks up $1.4million for his efforts, too. 

Some way to head into The Open. 

That will conclude our coverage today. We hope you enjoyed joining us. 

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It's going to be a thrilling week. 

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Xander Schauffele's approach from roughly 250 yards is short and left. 

That's just fine though. Three from there will be good enough. 

It was a round that almost got away from him but his talent and class on the back nine has shone through. 

He receives a warm reception as he walks up to the green...

Jordan Spieth finishes with a bogey and posts a 2-over par 72.

It was a frustrating back nine for Spieth. Three bogeys and a double bogey will do it for you. 

Still, it's fair to say that he's going into The Open with some confidence. 

Jordan Spieth screaming “FORE!” on a 150-yard par 3 moments after making a tap-in birdie to get within a shot is about as Jordan Spieth as it gets.

— Alex Myers (@AlexMyers3) July 10, 2022

Xander Schauffele's tee shot at the par-3 17th has a bit too much juice on it and his golf ball nestles up against the grandstand. 

He has a stroke of good fortune as the free drop takes him away from the downslope. 

It's a relatively straightforward shot now. He opts for his trusty putter but he races it by!

Work to do...

Back in front.@XSchauffele retakes the lead by 1 after a birdie on 14. pic.twitter.com/D1kNqbXjYi

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 10, 2022

Xander Schauffele increases his lead to two shots with two holes left. 

His eagle effort from 32 feet stops a few feet short and it's a stress free birdie for the American. 

If ever you want a cushion with a couple of holes left, it's at The Renaissance. 

The sun is setting here in East Lothian and it looks incredible. 

It's been a brilliant week. Will we see another twist? 

Meanwhile Matthew Fitzpatrick posts 70 and finishes on 3-under par. 

Another good showing by the Englishman.

Xander Schauffele hits a magnificent high draw with his tee shot at the par-5 15th. 

His approach was just as good. Another raking draw right into the heart of the green to set up an eagle opportunity. 

That sound you heard might just be Schauffele slamming the door shut on this thing.

Max Homa was in the mix not so long ago, but he's played the back nine in 4-over par. 

He posts 1-under for the tournament. 

Still, a decent week by a great competitor by a player who is going places. 

The 18th at Renaissance Club is the toughest hole for a reason. 

Kim did extremely well to find the green in two shots but he still had some 61 feet to navigate. 

His birdie effort was good and it left him about five or six feet for his par.

But his putt drifted by the right edge and he drops a shot. 

That 67 was still good enough to see him finish at 5-under for the tournament. 

Still, great week for the 20-year-old. 

And he's earned a spot at The Open.

Meanwhile, Schauffele ticks another hole off with a safe par at 15.

Leader by one...

J.H. Kim gets it to 6-under.

He's 1 shot back. pic.twitter.com/Vb7tesVhEK

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 10, 2022

Jordan Spieth has completely collapsed here. 

He's followed a double bogey with another bogey and drops back to 2-under par. 

Grim.

Still, good signs for Spieth ahead of The Open. 

Joohyung Kim has quietly played himself into contention here. 

He's now at 5-under, one back from Kitayama's lead. 

He's got two holes left to play... 

And Jordan Spieth is in MAJOR trouble at 14...

You live and breath every shot with Jordan Spieth. 

It's been such a grind today but he's forced himself back into the picture with a birdie at No. 13. 

His approach was beautiful and he only had four feet for birdie. 

I still think Xander Schauffele is favourite here... 

Our leader Kitayama hits a dreadful tee shot at the par-3 17th and is over by the grandstand playing his second. 

He almost makes a two with his flop shot as his golf ball hits the pin, but it's got too much pace.

It rolls by far more than he'd have liked and it's left him more than 10 feet for par.

Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood drops a shot at the 18th and posts 4-under. 

And it's agony for Kitayama, as his par attempt drifts by the left edge.

He and Schauffele now share the lead at 6-under par.

Who wins the Scottish Open?

— GolfMagic.com (@GolfMagic) July 10, 2022

Schauffele hits his tee shot at the par-5 10th right of right. 

I mean that thing was just so far right. 

He's all at sea here...

As I type this, Fitzpatrick continues his theme of dropping a shot after making birdie. 

His par putt at No. 11 does a complete 360!

We had a star-studded field here in East Lothian, with 14 of the world's top 15 golfers pegging it up. 

It's not been the ideal preparation for some of the "bigger names". 

Viktor Hovland, Will Zalatoris, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa all missed the cut. 

Jon Rahm currently sits T-55th after finishing up 5-over par for the tournament. 

Australian Cameron Smith, the World No. 6, is currently 16th at 2-under par. 

Interesting stuff...

Kitayama -7 (14)

Schauffele -7 (8)

Fleetwood -5 (15)

Homa -5 (11)

Spieth -5 (9)

Cantlay -4 (15)