"Watch this space now". That’s the message from Matt Wallace after admitting he was disappointed not to be selected for the Ryder Cup.

The Moor Park-attached professional had staked an impressive claim for a wildcard on the European team after a stunning victory at last weekend’s Made in Denmark had given him a third title in 2018 – and fourth in a year-and-a-half – but captain Thomas Bjorn instead opted for the experience of Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson when he revealed his four captain's picks yesterday.

Wallace was back in action in Switzerland today where he fired a two-under-par 68 at the Omega European Masters to sit in a tie for 18th at the time of writing, but believed he had done enough to secure a place on the team for the showdown with the United States in Paris at the end of this month.

“Obviously I’m disappointed,” the 28-year-old told Sky Sports after his opening round. “That was my goal and my dream and I thought I showed enough on Sunday to get the pick.

“He [Bjorn] called me to say how impressed he was and how well I’ve been playing. He was very complimentary about my game and my mind-set and ultimately he said it was not good news.”

Wallace said he respected Bjorn’s decision and understands why he had opted for experience “which I believe they probably need as well”, but now intends to use the setback to spur him on.

Explaining that he hopes to be at Le Golf National either “supporting or helping out”, Wallace added: “I’ve had a lot of disappointments in my life and my career playing golf, and I’ve always used it as fire to get better. This is probably one of the biggest ones you can have, so I just say watch this space now.”

This year’s Hero Indian Open and BMW International Open champion’s triumph was incredible as he birdied five of the last six holes to get into a four-man play-off on 19-under-par, and then made a further two birdies to win the title that has lifted him to a career-high 53 in the world.

Bjorn was watching on as Wallace sealed victory but with five of the eight automatic qualifiers being Ryder Cup rookies, the captain opted to add more experience with his selections for the event.

Moor Park club-mate Callum Shinkwin, who finished in a tie for 20th in Denmark having also been into contention heading into the final round, was also on two-under through 12 holes in Crans Montana at the time of writing.