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Xander Schauffele is playing his way out of the shadows at the British Open

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland - Xander Schauffele's young golf career is like a stung one-iron.

Impressive distance. Way under the radar.

Schauffele, who was born in La Jolla, Calif., and attended San Diego State, heads into Sunday with a share of the lead in the British Open. He's at nine under par, tied with Jordan

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