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 invited his opinion. The announcement on Friday named former U.S.

Open champion Jim Furyk as the captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor. Furyk previously captained the United States in 2018, a year when Europe triumphed 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 car accident.

At 55, Furyk was subsequently appointed by the PGA of America and now faces the daunting challenge of guiding an American squad to victory on foreign soil, after consecutive defeats in Rome and New York. Speculation has intensified about whether Furyk is the right choice to restore U.S. 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 only learned about it when it was announced." When pressed about whether he would like to have a say, Scheffler said, "If they want my opinion, they can call me. The Ryder Cup is run by the PGA of America, not the PGA Tour and not the players.

So if they want my perspective, they have my number. I filled out a lot of paperwork just to play in the tournament, so I'm familiar with the process." The United States Ryder Cup committee consists of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players. Scheffler noted that Jordan Spieth is one of the player representatives and that he intends to discuss the committee’s role with Spieth in the future.

Furyk’s Ryder Cup résumé spans three decades. He first appeared at the biennial event in 1997 and has been involved either as a player or in a leadership capacity ever since. As a competitor, he participated in nine straight Cups from 1997 through 2014, winning only two of those outings.

Scheffler, who made his Ryder Cup debut at Whistling Straits in 2021, played under Furyk’s captaincy during the 2024 Presidents Cup and praised the veteran’s leadership style. "Jim and his wife Tabitha are wonderful people," Scheffler said. "Jim is a very effective leader—he’s incredibly organized and brings a wealth of experience from countless team events, whether as a player or a captain.

He’s been part of these teams for what feels like forever, and his long career gives him deep insight. He’s served as both captain and assistant captain in Ryder Cups, so he knows the job inside and out. I think he’ll do a fantastic job." Entering the week at Trump National Doral, Scheffler had recently missed out on victories at both The Masters and the RBC Heritage.

He fell short of Rory McIlroy at Augusta by a single stroke and later lost a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at Harbour Town. After slipping outside the top‑20 at The Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major champion appears to have rediscovered his form and is now the favorite to win the Cadillac Championship, especially with Fitzpatrick and McIlroy opting to skip the event. Scheffler is expected to take a brief break after the Cadillac Championship to prepare for the PGA Championship, which will be televised live on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. However, the primary focus will shift to Shinnecock Hills a month later, where a victory would complete his career Grand Slam by securing the U.S.

Open title. "I would love to win the U.S. Open," Scheffler said when asked about his Grand Slam ambitions. "It’s a tournament I adore.

I love my country and would be thrilled to capture my national open. I’ve had success there before and the course suits my game.

I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hope to make it happen." Reflecting on his journey, Scheffler added, "Growing up, you have dreams and aspirations. I dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, of winning majors, The Players Championship, and other events.

Now I get to live that dream every week, competing in tournaments, and the competition itself is one of my favorite things in the world." He continued, "Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is incredibly fun. I wish I could play my best every single week. That’s why I try to build a cadence into my schedule.

To be at my peak, I have to manage my physical preparation and recovery so I can perform consistently." As the Cadillac Championship unfolds, fans will watch all four rounds of this PGA Tour Signature Event on Sky Sports, with the opening round kicking off at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Viewers can subscribe to Sky Sports or stream the coverage without a contract to follow Scheffler’s quest for another victory and to see how his comments about Ryder Cup captain input resonate as the United States prepares for the next edition of the competition.