Scottie Scheffler has an idea if the unthinkable happens at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler found the prospect of having not one - but two - players atop of the Official World Golf Ranking rather amusing. 

So much so that he could only think of one idea to determine who is the real World No.1. 

In case you didn't hear the news, we could conceivably be in a situation where Scheffler regains the top spot from Rory McIlroy. 

At the same time, Patrick Cantlay could also share the honour with the 2022 Masters champion after the conclusion of The American Express. 

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That's only if Cantlay was to win in California and Scheffler was to finish in solo eighth. 

In another amusing coincidence, both Scheffler and Cantlay are T-42 through 18 holes in the PGA Tour event. 

Told of the prospect of having two players at the summit, Scheffler said: 

The American said he doesn't think about the world rankings. 

He said: 

Scheffler may laugh and joke about the situation but one player desperately looking to get back to the top is Jon Rahm. 

Rahm was toppled by Scheffler in 2022 during a mind-boggling run which saw him pick up win after win. 

Scheffler was subsequently leapfrogged by McIlroy. Rahm has been consistently vocal on the subject.

He's moved back to No. 3 but in his mind believes he has been the best player for approximately six months. 

This is despite what the numbers say. 

Rahm told the media after he won the Sentry Tournament of Champions: 

Scheffler joins the PAC...

Scheffler was also named as new member of the PGA Tour's Players Advisory Council. 

Rory McIlroy is the chairman. Shane Lowry was also named. 

One former Ryder Cup captain described the PAC as a "colossal waste of time". 

Scheffler said of his new role: 

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