As the 2026 PGA Tour season nears its conclusion with only two tournaments remaining, the debate about the best player has intensified. Rory McIlroy, currently ranked No. 2 and a three-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, weighed in on the topic ahead of the BMW Championship. He firmly excluded himself from the conversation, stating that the title should go to Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1.

McIlroy humorously acknowledged Scheffler's dominance, saying, "No. I'm not the Player of the Year. No chance. Scottie [Scheffler] is. If he keeps playing like that…if he gains nine strokes on the greens every week, we're all f'd."

While Scheffler does not have the most wins this season—Chris Gotterup leads with three victories, and Matt Fitzpatrick has two—he stands out for his consistency. Key highlights of Scheffler's season include:

• 2 wins (tied with Cameron Young and Wyndham Clark)
• 12 top-five finishes in 18 tournaments
• Only one missed cut, with his worst finish outside the top 25

Most recently, Scheffler showcased his talent by winning the St. Jude Championship by an impressive eight strokes against the top 70 players on the Tour. McIlroy, who observed Scheffler's exceptional play firsthand, noted how Scheffler had a 15-stroke advantage over him in their initial rounds.

As the season wraps up, the discussion remains open. Players like Young and Fitzpatrick still have opportunities to make their cases, but the trend leans towards Scheffler, who has proven to be the most consistent contender in the last four years.