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 approached him for advice. The announcement on Friday named Jim Furyk as the United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. Furyk, who captured the U.S.
Open title in 2003, previously captained the American side 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 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 the United States to an overseas victory after back‑to‑back defeats in Rome and New York. 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 regarding possible captain candidates. "No, I have no input at all," Scheffler replied. "I only learned about it when it was announced." When pressed about his willingness to contribute, Scheffler said, "If they want my opinion, I’m happy to give it.
But the Ryder Cup is run by the PGA of America, not the PGA Tour, and it isn’t a players‑only decision. If they need me, they have my phone number. I filled out a lot of paperwork just to play in the tournament, so I know the process." 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 is one of the player representatives and that he intends to discuss the committee’s role with Spieth in the future.
Furyk, who first appeared at the biennial event in 1997, has been involved in every Ryder Cup over the past three decades, either as a competitor or in a leadership capacity. As a player he competed in nine consecutive Cups from 1997 through 2014, winning only two of those events. Scheffler, who made his Ryder Cup debut at Whistling Straits in 2021, played under Furyk’s guidance during the 2024 Presidents Cup and praised the veteran’s leadership style. "Jim and his wife Tabitha are wonderful people," Scheffler said.
"Jim is an excellent 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 on those teams for what feels like forever, and his long career gives him a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed.
He’s served as both captain and assistant captain in Ryder Cups, and his knowledge will be invaluable. I think he’ll do a fantastic job." Scheffler entered the week at Trump National Doral after missing out on victories at both the Masters and the RBC Heritage. He fell a single shot short of Rory McIlroy 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 champion appears to have rediscovered his form. He is now the favorite to win the Cadillac Championship, especially as both Fitzpatrick and McIlroy have chosen to skip the event. Looking ahead, Scheffler plans 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 for many will shift to Shinnecock Hills a month later, where Scheffler has a chance to complete the career Grand Slam by capturing 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 adore. I love my country and would be thrilled to claim my national open.
I’ve had success here before, and the course suits my game. I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hope to make it happen." He reflected on his journey, "Growing up, you have dreams and aspirations. I dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, of winning majors, the Players Championship, and other big events. Now I get to live that dream every week, competing in tournaments.
The competition itself is one of my favorite things in the world. Playing on the PGA Tour is pure joy.
I wish I could perform at my best every week, but I have to build a cadence into my schedule to stay at my peak physically and mentally." The Cadillac Championship will unfold over four rounds, with live coverage beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday on Sky Sports Golf. Fans can watch the entire event via Sky Sports or stream it without a contract. The question remains: who will emerge victorious at this signature PGA Tour event?