Scottie Scheffler told reporters that, should the PGA of America request his perspective, he would be willing to weigh in on the selection of future captains for Team USA’s Ryder Cup squads. The young American star explained that he has not been consulted on the current appointment, but he would not object to sharing his thoughts if the governing body reached out. The announcement on Friday named former U.S.
Open champion Jim Furyk as the captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be staged at the luxurious Adare Manor estate in Ireland. Furyk, who previously led the United States in 2018, stepped into the role after a brief period of speculation that Tiger Woods might return to the helm. Woods, however, withdrew his name from consideration after deciding to take an extended break from competitive golf following his March car accident.
Now, at 55 years old, Furyk inherits a daunting mission: to reverse the recent trend of American defeats on foreign soil. Team USA has suffered consecutive losses in Rome (2025) and New York (2023), and the pressure is mounting for the new captain to restore the United States to its former dominance. Critics and fans alike are questioning whether Furyk possesses the right blend of experience, leadership, and strategic insight to guide the squad back to victory.
Ahead of the Cadillac Championship in Miami, Scheffler was asked whether the PGA of America had ever sought his opinion on potential captain candidates. "No, I have no input at all," he replied, adding that he only learned of Furyk’s appointment when the news broke.
"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," Scheffler said with a smile. The United States maintains a Ryder Cup selection committee composed of three PGA of America executives and three PGA Tour players. Scheffler disclosed that Jordan Spieth is one of the player representatives and that he intends to discuss the committee’s composition with Spieth in the near future.
Furyk’s Ryder Cup résumé spans more than three decades. He first appeared as a player in the 1997 competition and has been involved in every edition since, either on the fairways or in a leadership capacity.
As a competitor, Furyk earned a spot on nine consecutive teams from 1997 through 2014, but he only experienced victory twice during that stretch. Over the years he has also served as an assistant captain and, most recently, as a non-playing captain, gaining a reputation for meticulous organization and calm under pressure. Scheffler, who earned his first Ryder Cup berth at Whistling Straits in 2021, recently partnered with Furyk at the 2024 Presidents Cup.
He praised the veteran’s leadership style, noting, "Jim and his wife Tabitha are really great people. Jim is a very good leader; he’s extremely organized in the way he does things. He has so much experience across team events, whether as a player or a captain.
He’s been on those teams for what seems like forever. He had such a long career out here 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.
He has a way that he likes to do things and he’s very experienced in that role. I think he’s going to do a great job." Scheffler entered the week at Trump National Doral after narrowly missing out on two major titles.
He fell just one stroke short of a Masters victory, losing to Rory McIlroy at Augusta, and later dropped a playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage in Harbour Town. Following a disappointing finish outside the top‑20 at both the Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the four‑time major champion appears to have rediscovered his form. He is now the odds‑on favorite to capture the Cadillac Championship, especially with Fitzpatrick and McIlroy opting to sit out the event.
Looking ahead, Scheffler plans to take a brief hiatus after the Cadillac Championship to focus on preparation for the PGA Championship, scheduled for May 11‑17 and broadcast live on Sky Sports. However, the primary focus for many observers will shift to Shinnecock Hills a month later, where the U.S. Open will be contested.
A victory there would give Scheffler the career Grand Slam, a feat he has openly expressed a desire to achieve. 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, "Growing up, I think you always have dreams and aspirations.
I dreamed of playing golf on the PGA Tour. I dreamed of having chances to win major championships and The Players Championship and tournaments out here.
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. Playing competitive golf on the PGA Tour is so much fun.
I wish I could play my best every single week. But that’s why I said I kind of have to build a cadence into my schedule. In order to be at my best, I have to, physically, just be able to do it every single week." The upcoming Cadillac Championship will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Fans can also stream the event without a contract through Sky Sports' online platform. As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on Scheffler to see whether he can add another title to his growing résumé, while the broader conversation about Ryder Cup leadership continues to evolve. The possibility that Scheffler might someday have a voice in selecting the next captain adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing dialogue about how the United States can reclaim its supremacy in the biennial clash of the best golfers from across the Atlantic.