Cameron Young issues message to Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley: "Proves what I'm capable of"

Cameron Young says his breakthrough on the PGA Tour is evidence of what he is capable of as he made his case for US Ryder Cup selection. 

Young finally got rid of an unwanted moniker at last week's Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina. 

The 28-year-old claimed his maiden victory on the major tour after 98 cracks at the whip. 

Young was widely regarded as one of the better players in the world yet to enter the winner's circle.

Victory came at precisely the right moment, given the FedEx Cup playoffs begin this week in Memphis and Ryder Cup selection looming. 

The top six players in the US Ryder Cup standings at the conclusion of the BMW Championship will qualify automatically for Keegan Bradley's team.

As ever, the US skipper will also get the opportunity to pick six players of his own choosing. 

Young is currently 15th in the overall standings and is more than likely going to have to rely on one of Bradley's picks if he is to make his debut in the biennial contest.

"I think this week proves what I'm capable of," Young told Skratch's Dan Rapaport. 

"I've played a lot of really good golf over the course of the last bunch of years in majors.

"I know I've got, you know, just about the most top 10s. I think [I am] maybe fourth or fifth most top 10s in majors since I've started playing on the PGA Tour.

"Obviously, I like the golf course [Bethpage]. It's home for me up there. So I mean, if you're asking me, I think my golf helps. I think it probably would've helped the last time too, but I know I've got some work left to do to prove that to him. 

"This is week one of four that I have the opportunity to do that, so I've got three more."

Young is referring to the heavy defeat in Rome two years ago. 

The US side was led by former Masters champion Zach Johnson and his leadership was widely criticised in the aftermath of their five-point defeat. 

Johnson's team managed to tie the Sunday singles with six points apiece but the damage had already been done in the foursomes and fourballs. 

His pairings and even captain's picks were widely scrutinised. 

Some felt his picks were influenced by personal relationships rather than merit. 

For his part, Johnson said he wished he trusted his gut more and his only regret was not placing more value in time management. 

Bradley has vowed to pick the strongest side possible, though he is facing the difficult decision over whether to pick himself. 

It is understood Team USA asked Team Europe to alter his captain's agreement with Luke Donald. 

The change in the agreement will allow Bradley to designate a vice-captain to advise players during sessions where he is also playing.