Scottie Scheffler indicated that he would be willing to weigh in on the selection of future Team USA Ryder Cup captains if the PGA of America approached him for advice. The conversation came as the organization announced Jim Furyk as the skipper for the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be contested at Ireland's Adare Manor. Furyk, a former U.S. Open champion in 2003, previously captained the United States squad in 2018, a year when Europe prevailed in Paris.
Tiger Woods had been the leading candidate to replace Keegan Bradley, but he removed himself from consideration after deciding to step away from competitive golf following his March automobile accident. With Woods out of the running, the PGA of America formally appointed Furyk, now 55, to the role. He inherits a daunting assignment: reversing a string of recent defeats, as Team USA has lost back‑to‑back Ryder Cups in Rome (2023) and New York (2025). Speculation has been rife about whether Furyk is the optimal choice to restore American dominance.
Ahead of the Cadillac Championship in Miami, Scheffler was asked if the PGA of America had consulted him about potential captain candidates. Scheffler replied unequivocally that he had not been consulted.
"No, I have no input at all. I found out when you did," he said.
When pressed about whether he would like to have a say, Scheffler explained that he would be happy to share his perspective if asked. "If they want me to have input, then I can have input. But the PGA of America runs the Ryder Cup, not the PGA Tour, not the players, not us. So if they want my opinion, they have my phone number, I'm sure.
I had to fill out a bunch of forms to play in the tournament," he added. The United States Ryder Cup committee is composed of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players.
Scheffler mentioned that Jordan Spieth is one of the player representatives and said he would reach out to Spieth for further insight about the committee's workings. Furyk's connection to the Ryder Cup spans three decades. He first appeared as a player in 1997 and has been involved in every edition since, either on the course or in a leadership capacity. As a competitor, he participated in nine consecutive Ryder Cups from 1997 through 2014, winning only two of those events.
Scheffler, who earned his first Ryder Cup berth at Whistling Straits in 2021, recently played under Furyk’s leadership at the 2024 Presidents Cup. He praised Furyk’s organizational skills and extensive experience.
"Jim and his wife Tabitha are really great people. Jim is a very good leader. He’s extremely organized in the way he does things.
He has so much experience across many team events, whether as a player or a captain. He’s been on those teams for what seems like forever. He’s had a long career and performed at a high level for a long time.
He’s been a captain and an assistant captain on Ryder Cups as well. He brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the table, and I think he’ll do a great job," Scheffler said.
The conversation took place as Scheffler arrived at Trump National Doral having missed out on victories at both the Masters and the RBC Heritage. He fell just one stroke short of Rory McIlroy at Augusta and later lost a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at Harbour Town. After a sub‑par showing at the Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major champion appears to have rediscovered his form. He enters the Cadillac Championship as the favorite, especially with Fitzpatrick and McIlroy opting to skip the event.
Looking ahead, Scheffler is expected to take a brief hiatus after the Cadillac Championship to prepare for the PGA Championship, scheduled for May 11‑17 and broadcast live on Sky Sports. However, the primary focus for many will shift to Shinnecock Hills a month later, where Scheffler has a chance to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the U.S. Open. When asked about his aspirations, Scheffler said, "I would love to be able to win the U.S.
Open. It’s a tournament that I love. I love my country, and I would love to win my national open.
I’ve had some success at that tournament before and I think it suits my style of game. I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hopefully get it done." He reflected on his childhood dreams, noting that he always imagined playing on the PGA Tour and contending for major titles.
"Growing up, I think you always have dreams and aspirations. I dreamed of playing golf on the PGA Tour. I dreamed of having chances to win major championships and The Players Championship and tournaments out here." Scheffler added that living his dream each week on the Tour is a privilege. "I get to live my dream out here playing tournaments and competing, and the actual competition is one of my favourite things in the whole world.
Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is so much fun. I wish I could play my best every single week.
But that’s why I said I have to build a cadence into my schedule. In order to be at my best, I have to manage my physical and mental preparation so I can perform consistently," he explained. The Cadillac Championship will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with the opening round kicking off at 4 p.m.
on Thursday. Fans can watch all four rounds via Sky Sports Golf or stream the event without a contract. The tournament will serve as a final test of Scheffler’s form before he turns his attention to the major championships that could cement his legacy in American golf history.