Hamilton proves point

TODD HAMILTON may have been the unlikeliest of Open champion winners and left many unconvinced of his real ability, most notably Hal Sutton.

Hamilton proves point

However, the likeable 39-year-old from McWhinney, Texas, is determined to prove it was no fluke and that he fully deserves to be right up there with Tiger, Vijay and the rest.

He's not going to be another Ben Curtis or Shaun Micheel who wins a major out of the blue before quickly returning whence he came. Hamilton has performed very capably since Troon and has his sights set on victory in only his second outing in the World Championship.

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