Scottie Scheffler sets record straight on Ryder Cup captaincy decision

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Scottie Scheffler brushed off a question regarding LIV Golf following a frustrating opening round at the Cadillac Championship in Doral.The world's top-ranked golfer carded a 71 on Thursday, leaving him trailing leader Cam Young by seven shots.When pressed by reporters on whether LIV Golf players ought to be permitted back onto the PGA Tour, Scheffler was clearly unwilling to engage with the topic.His curt dismissal has sparked a fierce debate among golf supporters, with opinion sharply split on whether the American was justified in his response or whether he should have addressed the question as other players did.

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I don't know what you want from me," Scheffler replied, laughing off the enquiry despite his evident irritation.This marks the second occasion this year that the 29-year-old has been dismissive towards journalists' questions.During The Masters, after firing a 65 on Saturday to put himself in contention, a...

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Scottie Scheffler has disclosed that he played no role whatsoever in the selection of Jim Furyk as Team USA's captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.Speaking before this the Cadillac Championship in Miami, the world's top-ranked golfer confirmed he discovered the appointment simultaneously with everyone else."No, I have no input at all," Scheffler stated.

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I found out when you did."Furyk, the 55-year-old former US Open champion, was confirmed as captain last Friday by the PGA of America.

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He previously led the American side during their 2018 defeat to Europe in Paris.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The American star made clear that the governing body holds complete authority over captaincy decisions rather than the players themselves."Would I like to have input?

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If they want me to have input, then I can have input," he explained."But the PGA of America runs the Ryder Cup, and it's not the PGA Tour, it's not the players, it's the PGA of America, it's not us."He added with a...

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A: Scottie Scheffler brushed off a question regarding LIV Golf following a frustrating opening round at the Cadillac Championship in Doral.The world's top-ranked golfer carded a 71 on Thursday, leaving him trailing leader Cam Young by seven shots.When pressed by reporters on whether LIV Golf players ought to be permitted back onto the PGA Tour, Scheffler was clearly unwilling to engage with the topic.His curt dismissal has sparked a fierce debate among golf supporters, with opinion sharply split on whether the American was justified in his response or whether he should have addressed the question as other players did.

B: Scottie Scheffler has disclosed that he played no role whatsoever in the selection of Jim Furyk as Team USA's captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.Speaking before this the Cadillac Championship in Miami, the world's top-ranked golfer confirmed he discovered the appointment simultaneously with everyone else."No, I have no input at all," Scheffler stated.