Rory McIlroy calls Scottie Scheffler 'Player of the Year'

Ahead of the 2026 BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy publicly declared Scottie Scheffler to be Player of the Year. McIlroy noted that if Scheffler performs as dominantly in St. Louis as he has throughout the season, the title would be well deserved. The comments highlight Scheffler's continued dominance on the PGA Tour heading into the late-season event.