Scottie Scheffler said he would be willing to weigh in on the selection of future Team USA Ryder Cup captains if the PGA of America asked for his perspective. The 2027 Ryder Cup, set to be contested at Adare Manor, has already named Jim Furyk as the United States captain.

Furyk, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, previously captained the side in 2018, a year when the Americans fell to Europe in Paris. Tiger Woods had been the leading candidate to succeed Keegan Bradley, but he removed himself from consideration after deciding to step away from competitive golf following his March automobile accident.

Consequently, the PGA of America appointed 55‑year‑old Furyk, tasking him with the difficult job of guiding the U.S. team to an overseas victory after back‑to‑back defeats in Rome (2025) and New York (2023). Speculation has grown 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. "No, I have no input at all," Scheffler replied. "I found out when you did." When pressed about his willingness to contribute, he added, "Would I like to have input? 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." The United States maintains a Ryder Cup committee composed of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players. Scheffler noted that Jordan Spieth sits on that committee and said he would reach out to Spieth for future discussions.

Furyk made his Ryder Cup debut in 1997 and has been involved in every edition of the biennial event for three decades, either as a player or in a leadership role. As a competitor, he appeared in nine consecutive Cups from 1997 through 2014, but his teams won only twice during that span. Scheffler, who first represented the United States at Whistling Straits in 2021, played under Furyk’s leadership at the 2024 Presidents Cup and praised the veteran’s organizational skills and experience. "Jim and his wife Tabitha are really great people," Scheffler said.

"Jim is a very good leader. He’s extremely organized in the way he does things.

He’s been on so many team events, whether as a player or a captain, that his knowledge is priceless. He brings a lot of experience to the table and I think he’ll do a great job." The conversation about captaincy came as Scheffler arrived at Trump National Doral after missing out on victories at both The Masters and the RBC Heritage. He fell short of Rory McIlroy by a single stroke at Augusta and then lost a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at Harbour Town.

After a disappointing finish outside the top‑20 at The Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major winner appears to have regained his form 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 next week to prepare for the PGA Championship, televised on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. However, the primary focus will shift to Shinnecock Hills a month later, where a win would complete the career Grand Slam by securing the U.S.

Open. "I would love to win the U.S. Open," Scheffler said when asked about his Grand Slam ambitions.

"It’s a tournament I love. I love my country and I’d love to win my national open.

I’ve had success there before and the course suits my style. I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hopefully get it done." He reflected on his childhood dreams, noting, "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, playing tournaments, and loving the competition." Scheffler also talked about the grind of the tour, saying, "Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is incredibly fun.

I wish I could play my best every single week, but I have to build a cadence into my schedule. Physically and mentally, I need to manage my workload to stay at my peak." The Cadillac Championship will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage of all four rounds beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Fans can watch the event via Sky Sports Golf or stream it without a contract.

The tournament will serve as a final tune‑up for Scheffler before the major championships that could define his legacy, and his comments about captaincy suggest he may one day have a voice in shaping the future leadership of Team USA, should the PGA of America invite him to do so.