Scheffler Fine-Tunes Game for 2024 Ryder Cup After Lessons from 2023

Scottie Scheffler Adjusts His Ryder Cup Preparation After the 2023 Experience

The world number one, Scottie Scheffler, has revealed that this year he is implementing significant changes in his preparation for the Ryder Cup, following a less favorable experience in the 2023 edition, where the United States team suffered a defeat against Europe.

When I look back at the ’23 Cup, I think I tied two matches and lost two, so I think I went without winning a single match and that hurt. I think I could have been a little sharper in that tournament. It was a learning experience for me.

Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler, reflecting on his performance in the past Ryder Cup, admitted that his preparation was not optimal. He acknowledged that his performance could have been better and that the experience served as a learning opportunity. For this edition, Scheffler has decided to include the Procore Championship in his schedule, where he will compete alongside Collin Morikawa and other members of the American team. The golfer believes that participating in competitive tournaments is crucial to stay in shape and refine his game for the Ryder Cup, which will be held from September 26 to 28.

It would be unusual for me to have four or five weeks off before the Masters or the US Open or something like that. So there’s no reason why I should do that before the Ryder Cup.

Scottie Scheffler

After tying two matches and losing two in the 2023 Ryder Cup, Scottie Scheffler stated that he will play more competitive golf leading up to this year’s event, because “there’s something different about playing a competition, preparing for a tournament”.Scheffler has been focused on preparing for the matches at Bethpage Black since the Open Championship ended in July, and he has praised captain Keegan Bradley’s work in organizing and motivating the team.

You can practice and do everything you can at home, but there’s something different about playing a competition, preparing for a tournament. Everyone is excited to be here. I feel that by going to this year’s Ryder Cup, I will be as prepared as possible and then I will go out and compete.

Scottie Scheffler

Despite being the best player in the world, Scheffler emphasizes that his role on the team focuses on being prepared and scoring points for his team. Bradley has praised Scheffler’s humility and his willingness to take on key moments.

I think he expects to depend on him in singles. I bet he dreams of that. That’s what separates Scottie from the rest of the guys.

Keegan Bradley