Adam Scott Seeking Historical Exclamation Point at U.S. Open
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Everyone's favorite Aussie, Adam Scott, is in a strong position after the first 54 holes of the U.S. Open. Not only is he tied for second place, just one stroke behind leader Sam Burns, he is also the only player in the top 10 who has the considerable advantage of knowing what it feels like to win a major championship.
Scott is also the only player in the entire field to have posted par or better scores in each of the first three rounds. These factors undoubtedly bolster his confidence heading into the final round. However, Scott isn't known for getting his hopes up early.
"Yeah, it would be super fulfilling. Everyone out here has got their journey, you know," he said after the third round.
"Putting ourselves in these positions doesn't just happen by fluke. It's not easy to do it. I really haven't been in this kind of position for five or six years, or feeling like I'm that player."
"But that's what I'm always working towards. It's not that easy to figure it all out. But if I were to come away with it tomorrow, it would be a hell of a round of golf and an exclamation point on my career."
Adam Scott of Australia acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the third round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 14, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Adam Scott of Australia acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the third round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 14, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.According to Data Golf, Scott has a very high chance of winning the 2025 US Open. Since 2004, he has made it to the final round as one of the top five 64 times, winning 14 of those tournaments. This gives him the best winning frequency of any top-five player at Oakmont.
Were he to pull it off, the Australian pro would have the longest time between first and second major victories in history (12 years).
"I'm playing good, so there's no reason not to [feel good]," he said.
"I'm playing from the fairway a lot. I've played fairly conservative, and I haven't really been forcing the issue much. Could be a different story tomorrow. A lot can happen in 18 holes out here. But I like what I've done so far."
Count me all the way in on Adam Scott. A career that feels worthy of more than one major. And he agrees.
"Another major more would really go a long way in fulfilling my own self, when it's all said and done." pic.twitter.com/cbC4TCCTu4 — Paul Hodowanic (@PaulHodowanic) June 14, 2025
Scott shot two consecutive rounds of even par at Oakmont, storming into the top five of the 2025 U.S. Open. He performed significantly better during Moving Day, shooting a 67 to tie for second at 3-under.
The Australian claimed his only major title to date when he won the 2013 Masters Tournament. He had come close at the Augusta National in 2011, when finished second, and posted another runner-up finish at the 2012 Open Championship.
The 14-time PGA Tour winner is playing in his 97th major championship (96th consecutive). He has finished in the top ten 20 times, most recently at the 2024 Open Championship (T10).
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