Scottie Scheffler prepares for Ryder Cup despite mixed match play record
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Scottie Scheffler, currently the world's No. 1 golfer, is gearing up for the Ryder Cup at Medinah, where practice rounds are underway. Despite his individual success, Scheffler's match play record in team events is less impressive, holding a 3-6-3 record in the Ryder Cup. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker emphasizes that Scheffler's personal performance is crucial for the team's success, encouraging him to stay comfortable and confident on the course. Scheffler acknowledges the challenges of team formats and aims to manage his efforts effectively while competing alongside partner Sam Burns, with whom he has yet to win a match together.
- •Scheffler holds a 3-6-3 record in Ryder Cup matches.
- •U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker is focused on Scheffler's comfort.
- •Scheffler has won 25 tournaments globally in five years.
- •He shares a history of mixed results in team competitions.
- •Practice rounds continue for the U.S. team at Medinah.
- 11:30 PMESPN Golf — Scheffler's performance in team competition of little concern to him, Snedeker
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter
"Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournament worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years. Scheffler avoided a complete shutout in the Ryder Cup last year by beating Rory McIlroy in singles to go 1-4-0 for the week at Bethpage Black, lowering his record in those matches to 3-6-3. This is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.
"Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world and a winner of three legs of the career Grand Slam -- it just doesn't look that way when it comes to team competition. But this is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.
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External links- ESPN GolfSep 22, 2026, 11:30 PMScheffler's performance in team competition of little concern to him, Snedeker
Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world and a winner of three legs of the career Grand Slam -- it just doesn't look that way when it comes to team competition. But this is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:05 PMScottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter
Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournament worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years. Scheffler avoided a complete shutout in the Ryder Cup last year by beating Rory McIlroy in singles to go 1-4-0 for the week at Bethpage Black, lowering his record in those matches to 3-6-3. This is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.
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