Rory McIlroy gives blunt verdict on Scottie Scheffler's PGA Tour Player of the Year case

At Bellerive Country Club ahead of the BMW Championship on August 20, 2026, Rory McIlroy was asked about the 2026 PGA Tour Player of the Year award and gave a direct answer supporting Scottie Scheffler's case for the honor. McIlroy, himself the reigning Masters champion, did not hesitate to defer the award to Scheffler when prompted. The comments came during a pre-tournament media session at the BMW Championship.