Scottie Scheffler unimpressed after being asked Ryder Cup question – 'This is ridiculous'
Scottie Scheffler couldn't hide his frustration when questioned about the Ryder Cup on the day before the next stage of the FedEx Cup.
With the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black drawing ever nearer, both spectators and golfers are already casting their thoughts forward, rather than concentrating solely on this week's BMW Championship or next week's Tour Championship at East Lake.
Leading the American side in their quest to reclaim the trophy from Europe - having lost two years ago - Keegan Bradley is set to become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1962. World No. 1 Scheffler had long since secured his spot on the team.
He is preparing for his third Ryder Cup outing, having triumphed at Whistling Straits in 2021 and suffered defeat at Marco Simone in 2023.
This season, Scheffler has dominated professional golf, adding the PGA Championship and The Open Championship to his record, bringing his total major victories to four, alongside two Masters titles, with the 29-year-old holding the top position in the world rankings continuously since 21 May 2023.
Although excitement for the Ryder Cup is mounting, Scheffler bristled when the subject was raised. His concentration remains firmly on the BMW Championship and the closing events of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and he sharply rebuked the journalist who brought it up.
"I love answering questions about the Ryder Cup, but this is ridiculous," Scheffler snapped. "We're at the BMW Championship. The Ryder Cup is over a month away. If you want to talk about this week, let's talk about this week. If not, I've got practice to do. I'm getting ready for a golf tournament."
The full make-up of Team USA is not yet confirmed, but Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and US Open champion JJ Spaun have already done enough to guarantee their places. Each has accumulated sufficient points to ensure selection for the American side.
Prior to the BMW Championship, Scheffler was full of admiration for Spaun's skills after learning the 34-year-old had booked his ticket to the Ryder Cup. He expects Spaun to be an important contributor as the United States aim to reclaim the trophy.
"He's a great player," Scheffler said. "He's got a ton of talent. He hits it really, really solid. To win a US Open you've got to grind really hard, and he's a guy that he gets the ball in play, hits it really solid and he holes a lot of putts. He's a tough guy to beat."
He went on: "You love seeing guys like that have success, guys that work hard and get the most out of their games, and JJ is definitely one of those guys that's a grinder out here. You always see him practising, see him in the gym. Definitely happy to see him having the success that he has."
Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf no longer has opportunities to add points, but even if he fails to qualify outright from fifth place, captain Bradley has already confirmed his inclusion. Russell Henley and Harris English are also pushing to secure automatic qualification.
Meanwhile, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, and Bradley himself may need to rely on captain's selections to earn a spot in New York next month. The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
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