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 comment came as the organization confirmed Jim Furyk as the skipper for the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be staged at the elegant Adare Manor in Ireland. Furyk, a former U.S. Open champion in 2003, previously led the United States side in the 2018 edition, a match that ended in a defeat at the hands of Europe in Paris.

Tiger Woods had been the most talked‑about candidate to succeed Keegan Bradley, but he withdrew himself from consideration after opting to step back from competitive golf following his serious car accident in March. Consequently, the PGA of America appointed the 55‑year‑old Furyk, entrusting him with the difficult mission of recapturing the Cup on foreign soil after back‑to‑back losses in Rome (2025) and New York (2023).

The appointment sparked a lively debate about whether Furyk is the right figure to restore American dominance. In the run‑up to this weekend’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Scheffler was asked if the PGA of America had consulted him about potential captaincy candidates. "No, I have no input at all," Scheffler answered plainly. "I only learned about it when it was announced." When probed further, he explained, "If the PGA of America wanted my opinion, they could certainly call me.

The Ryder Cup is run by the PGA of America, not the PGA Tour, and the selection process is theirs. If they need me, they have my number. I even filled out a stack of forms to get into this tournament, so I’m familiar with the paperwork." Scheffler also described the structure of the United States Ryder Cup selection committee, noting that it consists of three executives from the PGA of America and three players from the PGA Tour. He identified Jordan Spieth as one of the player representatives and said he would reach out to Spieth for more insight about the committee’s inner workings.

Furyk’s connection to the Ryder Cup stretches back to his debut as a player in 1997. Over a 30‑year span he has been involved in every edition, either as a competitor or in a leadership capacity. As a player, he appeared in nine consecutive Cups from 1997 through 2014, but his teams won only two of those contests.

Scheffler, who first played in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in 2021, recently partnered with Furyk at the 2024 Presidents Cup. He praised the veteran’s leadership, saying, "Jim and his wife Tabitha are wonderful people.

Jim is an excellent leader—meticulously organized and deeply experienced across all sorts of team formats, whether as a player or a captain. He’s been on these teams for as long as I can remember, and his career has been remarkably consistent. He’s served as both a captain and an assistant captain in Ryder Cups, so he brings a wealth of knowledge and a clear approach to the role.

I think he’ll do a fantastic job." Entering the week at Trump National Doral, Scheffler was coming off a disappointing stretch in which he fell short in two majors. He missed The Masters by a single shot to Rory McIlroy at Augusta and then lost a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head.

After a sub‑20 finish at The Players Championship and another modest showing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major winner appears to have found his rhythm again. He entered the Cadillac Championship as the favorite, especially with both Fitzpatrick and McIlroy opting to skip the event.

Scheffler is expected to take a brief hiatus after the Cadillac Championship to prepare for the PGA Championship, which will be televised on Sky Sports from May 11‑17. However, the spotlight will shift to him a month later at Shinnecock Hills, where a victory would secure the career Grand Slam by completing his collection of the four majors with a win at the U.S. Open. When asked about his aspirations for the career Grand Slam, Scheffler responded, "I would love to win the U.S.

Open. It’s a tournament I’m deeply fond of.

I love my country, and winning my national open would mean a lot to me. I’ve had some success there before, and the course fits my style of play.

I’m excited to go to Shinnecock this year and hope to make it happen." He reflected on his journey, noting, "Growing up, you have dreams and ambitions. I dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, of contending in 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." Scheffler added, "Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is incredibly fun. I wish I could be at my best every single week, but that’s why I have to build a cadence into my schedule.

Physically, I can’t sustain peak performance every week without proper planning and recovery." The Cadillac Championship will determine who lifts the trophy this weekend, with all four rounds available live on Sky Sports. The opening round kicks off at 4 p.m.

on Thursday, and fans can watch via a Sky Sports subscription or a contract‑free streaming option.