Anthony Kim admits he cannot wait to get back out onto the course and prove he is worthy of a place in the USA’s Ryder Cup team (USA 7/4 to win Ryder Cup).

The talented American has missed the last two months of the PGA Tour due to thumb surgery and says he is now ready to make his return to the course.

Kim’s injury problems have meant he has missed both the US Open and The Open but the 25-year-old says he expects to be back in time to challenge for the next month’s USPGA Championship (Kim 50/1 to win the tournament) at Whistling Straits.

He told Sky Sports: “I’m feeling good, I want to be out there. It’s tough to be on the golf course and not bring my clubs but everything happens for a reason and when I come back I’ll be better than ever.

“It’s been tough to sit and watch two majors go by and miss tournaments that I really want to play.

“My goal is to play better in majors so I want to make sure that I’m ready to play in the US PGA Championship.”

Despite the long lay-0ff, Kim currently sits fourth in the US Ryder Cup standings and is hoping for strong performances at both the USPGA and the upcoming WGC Championship at Firestone to cement his place in Corey Pavin’s side.