Optimistic Ogilvy won't be a choker

Geoff Ogilvy is determined to make sure he does not choke at the Open again after last year's disappointing exit.

The 2006 US Open winner missed the cut last time out at Carnoustie despite being billed as one of the pre-tournament favourites.

But the 31-year-old Australian finished tied ninth at the US Open last month at Torrey Pines and is quietly confident about another top-10 finish this weekend.

He said: "I like this tournament. I went into it last year thinking I was playing okay and I played horribly.

"I have the optimism when I get to the big tournaments every time, but I really have been playing well for the past month.

"I am hopeful about my chances and am keen to be amongst it at the weekend. I really enjoyed Torrey Pines and just want to do it all again."

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