World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has expressed strong interest in participating in more international events following upcoming adjustments to the PGA Tour schedule.
Speaking at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, the American golfer highlighted his enthusiasm for exploring overseas venues as the tour prepares to introduce a new structure.
The scheduling shift will occur in the 2028 season, when a new two-track system will grant players additional time during the autumn months to compete in international tournaments.
“It definitely interests me. I’d like to see how it shapes out the next couple of years.
There’s a lot of places I think I’d like to play,” Scheffler said.
The four-time major winner, who turned 30 last month, acknowledged that expanding his international schedule requires balancing professional aspirations with his personal life.
“I’m at a time in my life where I have a young family at home and young kids.
Those are times -- the fall is a special time for our family.
It’s where we can really check out and be together, and I get to spend a lot of time with my kids.
So I hold those moments pretty sacred,” he said.
While prioritizing family time, Scheffler noted that specific global destinations, including Australia and New Zealand, remain highly appealing to both him and his wife.
“But at the same time, I love golf and I would love to be able to play more internationally.
Like Australia; New Zealand is a place we would love to be able to go to. My wife has always wanted to go to New Zealand,” Scheffler said.
“But like I said, I love this style of golf, and I feel like it’s pretty unique to here.
But going to play the Sandbelt in Australia would be pretty special as well. Hopefully I can find the time.
It’s definitely an intriguing part of the schedule and yeah, it definitely interests me as well,” he added.
Scheffler is currently adjusting to the specific demands of links golf in Scotland before heading to England next week to defend his title at the British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
“I’d say one of the things that takes a little bit more time to get used to would be the speed of the greens.
It’s unique for us because the greens are quite firm, but they are also a little bit slower than what we are used to at home,” Scheffler said.
He emphasized that competing the week prior to a major tournament offers a valuable opportunity to adapt to these playing conditions under true tournament pressure.
“So getting used to how the ball runs on the green, especially when you are hitting pitches.
Like I said, they are a bit slower, so just really ingraining that into your head, the speed of the greens.
That’s why it’s really nice to get over and play some competitive golf the week before as well because everything always feels a little bit different when you get out there in competition,” he said.
The American golfer enters the Scottish tournament seeking his first victory since winning the American Express in January.
He secured a tied-eighth finish at the Scottish Open last year, and his recent 2026 performances include a runner-up finish at the Masters in April alongside a playoff loss at the Travelers Championship last month.
