# Rory McIlroy defends Scottie Scheffler's schedule

> Rory McIlroy says Scottie Scheffler's American schedule isn't wrong for global golf.
- Title: Rory McIlroy defends Scottie Scheffler's schedule · Golf
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/why-scottie-scheffler-schedule-rory-mcilroy
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:26:19+00:00
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- Topics: rory mcilroy, scottie scheffler, dp world tour, abu dubai aldor golf championship, golf, schedule, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Rory McIlroy argues Scottie Scheffler's schedule choice as a top golfer doesn't undermine his global ambassador role.