Scottie Scheffler Delivers Message on Rory McIlroy Before Cadillac Championship
Scottie Scheffler praised Rory McIlroy for his longevity and work ethic ahead of the Cadillac Championship, highlighting McIlroy's consistent dedication to the game despite not competing in the current event. Scheffler emphasized the difficulty of maintaining elite performance over time, calling McIlroy's sustained success impressive. McIlroy, who recently won The Masters in 2025 to complete the career Grand Slam, is next expected to play at the Truist Championship before the PGA Championship.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Golf fans haven’t seen Rory McIlroy since his appearance at Augusta National Golf Club earlier this month during The Masters Tournament, where he secured a second consecutive victory.While McIlroy is not competing this week at the Cadillac Championship in Florida, his name still came up on Wednesday when world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler spoke to the media, returning some of the praise he’s received from McIlroy in the past.“I think it’s hard to understand what it takes to remain at the top for as long as he has when you don’t see it each week,” Scheffler said.
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