Paul McGinley has drawn a fascinating comparison between Cameron Young and world number one Scottie Scheffler, following Young's commanding victory at the Cadillac Championship this past week. The 28-year-old American delivered a performance for the ages, absolutely dominating the PGA Tour's latest signature event on the Blue Monster at Doral.
Young seized the lead early and never looked back, finishing a stunning six shots clear of Scheffler himself. It was a victory every bit as impressive as his triumph at The Players Championship back in March, cementing his status as a three-time winner on the PGA Tour after a patient climb to that first elusive win.
It's easy to forget now, but at this time last year, Young wasn't even in the conversation for a Ryder Cup pick. He silenced those doubts by clinching the Wyndham Championship at a canter and producing a superb display at Bethpage Black. Now, he looks like a completely different competitor.
Speaking on Sky Sports, McGinley highlighted the striking parallels between Young's career arc and Scheffler's meteoric rise. "He has always been a world-class player. He had seven second-place finishes before he went on to win. It's a similar trajectory and career path to what Scottie Scheffler had before he broke through," McGinley noted. "Once they broke through that glass ceiling of winning on tour, they seem to go to a different level. That's what he has done."
The most telling change? Young's putting. "He was a super player tee to green, but his putting wasn't great. He has fixed that now. He was 160th or so in putting, and this week he was second in putting. He's 13th this year," McGinley observed. "It's a very similar trajectory to what Scottie was on, and he's very stoic like him. He's a very similar type of player."
There's a growing argument that Young might just be the best player in the world right now. With Scheffler finishing second once again at Doral, the torch may be passing—and Young's newfound putting prowess is the key that's unlocking his full potential.