Scottie Scheffler told reporters that he would be willing to weigh in on the process of choosing future captains for Team USA in the Ryder Cup, should the PGA of America request his perspective. He made the comments ahead of the Cadillac Championship in Miami, emphasizing that he has not been consulted yet but would gladly share his thoughts if asked. The announcement of Jim Furyk as the United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Ireland's Adare Manor was made on Friday. Furyk, the 2003 U.S.
Open champion, previously captained the American side in 2018, a year when the United States fell to Europe in Paris. At 55, Furyk now faces the daunting challenge of steering the team to a victory on foreign soil after consecutive defeats in Rome (2025) and New York (2023).
Tiger Woods, long‑considered the leading candidate to replace Keegan Bradley, stepped away from the conversation after deciding to take a break from competitive golf following his March car accident. With Woods out of the running, the PGA of America moved forward with Furyk's appointment. When asked whether the PGA of America had sought his opinion on possible captain candidates, Scheffler replied, "No, I have no input at all. I found out when you did." He added that he would be happy to contribute if the organization reached out: "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. If they want my opinion, they have my phone number.
I had to fill out a bunch of forms to play in the tournament, so I can be reached." Scheffler explained that the United States Ryder Cup committee consists of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players. He noted that Jordan Spieth is one of the player representatives and said he would likely discuss the committee’s role with Spieth in the future.
Furyk's Ryder Cup résumé is extensive. He first appeared at the biennial event in 1997 and has been involved in every edition over the past three decades, either as a player or in a leadership capacity. As a competitor, Furyk played in nine consecutive Cups from 1997 through 2014, winning only two of those events.
Over the years he has also served as an assistant captain and, more recently, as a non‑playing captain, gaining a reputation for meticulous organization and deep knowledge of team dynamics. Scheffler, who debuted for the United States at the 2021 Ryder Cup held at Whistling Straits, praised Furyk’s leadership after playing under him at the 2024 Presidents Cup. "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 many team events, whether as a player or a captain. He’s been on those teams for what seems like forever, had a long career, and has served as captain and 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 entered the week at Trump National Doral after narrowly missing out on two major titles. He fell just one shot short of winning The Masters, losing to Rory McIlroy, and later lost in a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage. Despite those setbacks, Scheffler has rebounded, finishing outside the top‑20 at both The Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but showing signs of returning to his best form. Going into the Cadillac Championship, Scheffler is considered one of the favorites, especially with both Fitzpatrick and McIlroy skipping the event.
He plans to use the tournament as a stepping stone before taking a brief break to prepare for the PGA Championship, which will be televised on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. The ultimate test, however, will come a month later at Shinnecock Hills, where a victory would complete the career Grand Slam by securing the U.S. Open.
When asked about his ambitions for the U.S. Open, 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 there 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 prestigious 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 favorite things in the whole world," Scheffler said.
He added that maintaining a high level of performance requires a carefully managed schedule: "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 be at my best, I have to take care of my body and plan my weeks wisely." As the Cadillac Championship unfolds, viewers can watch all four rounds live on Sky Sports, with the opening round beginning at 4 p.m.
on Thursday. The event offers a glimpse of Scheffler’s form heading into the summer’s biggest tournaments and provides a platform for him to demonstrate why he is considered a leading voice for American golf, both on the course and, potentially, in future Ryder Cup captain selections.