Scottie Scheffler reveals the main "culprit" ahead of PGA Tour event
Scottie Scheffler added his thoughts on one of the PGA Tour's biggest on-going issues.
World No. 2 Scottie Scheffler has added his input on one of the PGA Tour's biggest on-going issues ahead of the AT&T Byron Nelson this week.
Scheffler, 26, is back after both he and World No. 1 Jon Rahm chose to skip last week's Wells Fargo Championship, a designated event.
The American is one of many Texan golfers who tee it up every year at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
However, Jordan Spieth, a tournament regular, was forced to withdraw from the event with a wrist injury.
Related: Jordan Spieth FORCED OUT of PGA Tour event, doubtful for next major
Ahead of the tournament, Scheffler was asked about his opinion on the USGA and R&A's recent proposal of a rolling back the golf ball.
The Model Local Rule, if gone ahead, would introduce a rolled back golf ball in elite competitions in an attempt to control the on-going increase in distance off the tee. It would be effective as of January 2026.
Related: CONFIRMED: R&A, USGA announce golf ball bifurcation plans for 2026
Many of the PGA Tour's top stars have already spoken out against the idea.
Sam Burns was one of the first, slamming the idea almost immediately after news of it broke
Related: PGA Tour pro Sam Burns RIPS golf ball rollback idea: "I think it's pretty silly!"
Recently, both Patrick Cantlay and Rickie Fowler have been outspokenly against it, as well.
Related: PGA Tour stars SLAM golf ball rollback proposal: "Everyone's against it!"
However, Scheffler, when asked about the concept, took a different route than his fellow PGA Tour players.
The former Masters winner said he believes the golf ball isn't where the USGA and R&A should be directing their attention when it comes to distance.
"I'm not too opinionated on it at the moment," Scheffler said of the golf ball rollback. "I think I'm more interested in like kind of the golf course design side of things."
He continued:
Scheffler is one of the longer hitters on the PGA Tour, currently averaging 308.3 yards this season.
He's set to tee off during the afternoon wave at the AT&T Byron Nelson Thursday.
