Scottie Scheffler explained 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 recently announced Jim Furyk as the skipper for the 2027 edition of the competition, which will be staged at Ireland’s prestigious Adare Manor. Furyk, a former U.S. Open champion in 2003, previously captained the United States squad in 2018, a year that ended in a loss to Europe on French soil.

Tiger Woods had initially been the leading candidate to replace Keegan Bradley, but he removed himself from consideration after deciding to step away from competitive play following his March car accident. With Woods out of the running, the PGA of America moved quickly to name the 55‑year‑old Furyk, who now faces the daunting task of guiding the United States to a victory on foreign ground after consecutive defeats in Rome (2025) and New York (2023). The appointment has sparked a lively debate about whether Furyk possesses the right blend of experience and leadership to restore America’s dominance in the biennial event.

Ahead of the Cadillac Championship in Miami, Scheffler was asked if the PGA of America had consulted him about possible captain candidates. "No, I have no input at all," Scheffler replied plainly.

"I found out when you did." When pressed further, the world‑number‑one answered that he would be happy to share his thoughts if asked. "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. 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 said. Scheffler clarified that the United States maintains a Ryder Cup selection committee composed of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players.

He mentioned that fellow American Jordan Spieth serves on that panel and that he intends to reach out to Spieth for insight in the future. Furyk’s résumé with the Ryder Cup stretches back to his debut as a player in 1997. Over the past three decades he has been involved in every edition of the event, either as a competitor or in a leadership role. As a player, Furyk appeared in nine straight Ryder Cups from 1997 through 2014, but his teams won only two of those contests.

Scheffler, who earned his first Ryder Cup berth at Whistling Straits in 2021, recently partnered with Furyk during the 2024 Presidents Cup. He praised the veteran’s organizational skills and depth of 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 has so much experience across so many team events, whether as a player or as a captain. The guy’s been on those teams for what seems like forever.

He’s had a long career and was good 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." The conversation took place at Trump National Doral, where Scheffler arrived after missing out on victories at both the Masters and the RBC Heritage. He had narrowly lost the Masters to Rory McIlroy by a single stroke and then fell in a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at Harbour Town. After a disappointing stretch that saw him finish outside the top‑20 at the Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major champion appears to have rediscovered his form. He now enters the Cadillac Championship as the clear 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 focus on the upcoming PGA Championship, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. However, the biggest spotlight will fall on him a month later at Shinnecock Hills, where a victory in the U.S. Open would complete the career Grand Slam—a feat that has eluded him so far.

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 journey, noting that as a child he dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, winning major championships, and competing in marquee events like the Players Championship. "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," he said. Scheffler also talked about the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule.

"Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is so much fun. I wish I could play my best every single week.

That’s why I have to build a cadence into my schedule. In order to be at my best, I have to stay physically ready and manage my workload so I can perform at a high level week after week," he explained.

As the Cadillac Championship approaches, fans will be watching to see whether Scheffler can capture the title and add another trophy to his growing collection. The event will be streamed live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Whether he wins or not, his comments about potentially influencing future Ryder Cup captain selections suggest that his voice could become an increasingly important part of the conversation surrounding U.S.

team leadership in the years ahead.