European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal admits he is impressed by Rory McIlroy's "focus and passion".
The Northern Irishman added the 2012 USPGA Championship trophy to the US Open title he won in 2011 after he blew the field away on the final day to claim an emphatic eight-shot win.
Spaniard Olazabal believes McIlroy, who became the world number one on the back of his win last week, will go on to win a few more majors if he continues his current work ethic.
"Rory's performance at (the PGA on) Kiawah Island was outstanding," Olazabal told Reuters in an interview.
"His focus and passion are very special. It is great to see a young man of his age with two majors under his belt and such a strong mind.
"If he continues his work ethic and his love for the game he will achieve more major victories."
Focus is starting to switch to the Ryder Cup, which will take place at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois from September 28-30.
There has been talk that McIlroy could once again pair countryman Graeme McDowell following their success in 2010, but Olazabal wants to give it some thought.
"It is too early to say anything about pairings yet," said the 46-year-old. "When we are all in the team room we will do our pairings and have our conversations.
"One thing's for sure though and that is Rory's passion and emotions will be part of the team spirit for sure,"
McIlroy's win at Kiawah Island was the first from a European in 13 months while the Americans have won three in the same time.
Olazabal, though, played down American players' good form at majors in recent months.
"If we were to be concerned that would be the wrong mindset going to Medinah," he said.
"I am confident we will have a strong team especially with a number of players finishing among the top 10 on the leaderboard at the British Open and at the USPGA.
"I am not worried about anything... I know how good my players are."
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