Scottie Scheffler said he would be willing to weigh in on the process of choosing future captains for Team USA’s Ryder Cup squad, should the PGA of America invite his perspective. The statement came as the organization announced Jim Furyk as the captain for the 2027 edition, which will be contested at Ireland’s Adare Manor. Furyk, a former U.S.

Open champion in 2003, previously captained the United States team 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 opting to step away from competition following his March car accident.

With Woods out of the running, the PGA of America moved quickly to install Furyk, now 55, and tasked him with the daunting mission of guiding the United States to a victory on foreign soil after consecutive defeats in Rome (2025) and New York (2023). The decision has sparked debate 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 ever consulted him about potential captain candidates. He replied unequivocally, “No, I have no input at all.

I found out when you did.” When probed about whether he would like to have a say, Scheffler explained, “If they want me to have input, then I can have input. But the Ryder Cup is run by the PGA of America, not the PGA Tour, not the players. 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.” The United States Ryder Cup committee consists of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players. Scheffler disclosed that Jordan Spieth is one of the player representatives and said he would reach out to Spieth for further insight into the committee’s workings. Furyk’s Ryder Cup résumé stretches back to 1997, the year he first appeared as a player.

Over the past three decades he has been involved in every edition, either on the playing roster or in a leadership capacity. As a competitor, he participated in nine straight Cups from 1997 through 2014, winning only two of those events.

Scheffler, who earned his first Ryder Cup spot at Whistling Straits in 2021, recently partnered with Furyk during the 2024 Presidents Cup. He praised the veteran’s leadership, noting, “Jim and his wife Tabitha are really great people. Jim is a very effective leader—extremely organized and experienced across countless team events, whether as a player or a captain. He’s been on those teams for what seems like forever, and his long career gives him a deep well of knowledge.

I think he’ll do a great job.” The conversation shifted to Scheffler’s own recent form. He entered the week at Trump National Doral after missing out on victories at both the Masters and the RBC Heritage.

At Augusta, he fell one shot short of Rory McIlroy, and at Harbour Town he lost a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick. Despite a disappointing finish outside the top‑20 at The Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major champion appears to have rediscovered his rhythm and 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, televised on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. Yet the ultimate focus for many fans will be the U.S.

Open at Shinnecock Hills a month later, where a victory would complete Scheffler’s career Grand Slam. When asked about his ambitions, Scheffler replied, “I would love to win the U.S. Open.

It’s a tournament I love. I love my country, and winning my national open would be a huge honor. I’ve had some success there before and my game suits the conditions.

I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hopefully get it done.” He reflected on his journey, saying, “Growing up, I always dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, winning majors, and competing in events like The Players Championship. Now I get to live that dream every week, traveling, competing, and loving the competition. Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is so much fun.

I wish I could play my best every single week, but I have to build a cadence into my schedule to stay physically and mentally ready.” The Cadillac Championship will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Fans can stream the event without a contract or subscribe to Sky Sports for full access to all four rounds.

The tournament will serve as a final test of Scheffler’s form before he turns his attention to the major championships that could define his legacy.