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Martin hoping the rule of thumb works in title defence

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Mo Martin hits her tee shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the Marathon Classic on July 17, 2015 in Sylvania, Ohio

Turnberry (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Mo Martin produced a touch of magic to win the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale last year.

At one point over the last 12 months the American wondered if her spectacular final hole tap-in eagle would mark the end of her major career.

The 32-year-old suffered a thumb injury the week after her famous triumph on England's Lancashire coast and she spent months on the sidelines.