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Rory McIlroy defends Scottie Scheffler's schedule
Rory McIlroy says Scottie Scheffler's American schedule isn't wrong for global golf.
In brief
Rory McIlroy says Scottie Scheffler's American schedule isn't wrong for global golf. Rory McIlroy argues Scottie Scheffler's schedule choice as a top golfer doesn't undermine his global ambassador role. Originally reported by Golf.
Rory McIlroy's global travel
Rory McIlroy has traveled globally for golf, visiting California, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, UAE, Scotland, England, Ireland, and India this year.
“I guess that’s an added bonus”
McIlroy defends Scheffler's schedule
Rory McIlroy says Scottie Scheffler's American schedule choice isn't wrong for global golf representation.
“I don’t want to sit up here on my high horse and say, ‘ambassador’”
Scheffler's schedule details
Scheffler played in 20 events this year, two outside the U.S., Scottish Open and Open Championship in England.
“This year, scheffler has played in 20 events, and two of them have been outside of the u.s.”
Scheffler's international interest
Scheffler wants to play internationally but prioritizes family time with young children.
“I hold those moments pretty sacred”
Scheffler's schedule thoughts
Scheffler says international play interests him but family time is more important right now.
“I’d like to see how it shapes out the next couple of years”
McIlroy's schedule stance
McIlroy says Scheffler's schedule choice is personal and not a failure as a global ambassador.
“It’s just because I enjoy doing it”
The big picture
Rory McIlroy argues Scottie Scheffler's schedule choice as a top golfer doesn't undermine his global ambassador role.
