Ames went five-under par in the final round to capture the biggest victory of his career with a 72-hole total of 14-under par 274 to take a $1.44 million top prize, plus a five-year US PGA Tour exemption, a spot in the next three Masters and British Opens as well as berths in the 2006 US Open and PGA Championship.

“It almost felt like a walk in the park, the way I hit the ball. It was very enjoyable,” Ames said.

Ames reportedly told the press that he might turn down the invitation to next week's Masters that was part of his reward for winning golf's richest event. "My priorities have always been my family first and if it comes down to that it's probably going to be a two-week vacation," he exclaimed".

Ames, 41 became a Canadian citizen in 2003, but still considers Trinidad home and plans to take his wife (who is recovering from cancer) and kids there for his vacation.