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Ogilvy champions major test

Defending champion Geoff Ogilvy believes his rivals' lack of belief in their ability to tame a brutal Oakmont course means he is a favourite for this week's US Open.

While most players are not looking forward to going through the massive challenges that lie ahead, the Australian sees things a little differently - and Ogilvy feels winning here is easier for him than in a normal tour event.

He explained: "There's an element to majors that they are easier to win than a normal tournament - you've got to play better golf in a major to be at the top because the golf courses test more of your game. But there's less players in the field who truly believe they can win one of these."

He added: "You go to a regular tour event and there are 120 guys that really believe they can win that week.

"Here, there might be 20 guys who, going to bed on Wednesday night, really believe that they can truly win a golf tournament."

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