Ryder Cup 2027: Scottie Scheffler would consider having input in Team USA captain selections, as he backs Jim Furyk as a leader

Scottie Scheffler says he would consider having more input on electing future Team USA Ryder Cup captains, should the PGA of America ask him to contribute.

Jim Furyk was announced as Team USA's captain for the 2027 tournament at Adare Manor on Friday, with the 2003 US Open champion having previously captained the side in 2018, when Team USA were beaten by Europe in Paris.

Tiger Woods had been the frontrunner to take over from Keegan Bradley, but ruled himself out of consideration after deciding to take a break from golf following his car crash in March.

Furyk, 55, was subsequently appointed by the PGA of America and now has the tough task of winning an away Ryder Cup, as Team USA look to bounce back from suffering back-to-back defeats in Rome and New York.

Questions have mounted over whether Furyk is the right man to lead the USA back to glory.

Ahead of this weekend's Cadillac Championship in Miami, Scheffler was asked whether he was consulted by the PGA of America on potential candidates to take over the job.

"No, I have no input at all," Scheffler said. "I found out when you did.