ST. LOUIS — Rory McIlroy didn’t mince words after watching Scottie Scheffler’s putting clinic at the BMW Championship. “We’re all effed,” the four-time major champion told Golf Channel. The quote went viral. It also settled the Player of the Year debate before the FedExCup Playoffs even reached the Tour Championship.
Scheffler’s fifth straight POY award is a foregone conclusion. His rivals know it. They’ve said so publicly.
“I’m not the Player of the Year, no chance,” Xander Schauffele admitted at Bellerive Country Club. Viktor Hovland echoed the sentiment. So did Collin Morikawa. The unanimity is striking.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What did Rory McIlroy say about Scottie Scheffler at the BMW Championship?
- A: Rory McIlroy told Golf Channel, ‘We’re all effed,’ after watching Scottie Scheffler’s putting clinic, which went viral and highlighted Scheffler’s dominance.
- Q: Why is Scottie Scheffler considered the Player of the Year favorite?
- A: Scheffler’s consistent performance, including his putting mastery at the BMW Championship, has led rivals like Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, and Collin Morikawa to publicly admit he will win his fifth straight POY award.
- Q: How do other golfers view their chances against Scottie Scheffler this season?
- A: Other golfers, including Matt Fitzpatrick and top rivals, concede that Scheffler is unbeatable this season, with many saying the POY race is already decided.