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NBC Sports
an hour ago
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- NBC Sports
Scott off to crucial strong start at Wyndham
Todd Lewis reports live from Sedgefield Country Club on the first day of the Wyndam Championship, examining notable names outside the FedExCup standings top 70 before hearing from Adam Scott and Max Homa.
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Adam Scott Embraces 'Do Or Die' Philosophy With Playoffs On Line
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Adam Scott's results this season have been far different than last year, and he's trending the wrong way. The Australian went from playing in the TOUR Championship a year ago to now being on the verge of missing the playoffs. However, Scott came into the Wyndham Championship with a chance to turn his situation around and reach the top 70. The 2013 Masters winner knows this, and he also knows the philosophy with which he must approach the week. "I actually think sometimes when it's like a last-chance thing, this will be my last chance to play on the PGA TOUR potentially for some weeks, it's do or die and that's a fun way to play," he said before the event, according to his pre-event press conference's transcripts. "Sometimes we or I have fell in the trap of like there's always next week if it doesn't work out and that's not the case here, so I think that's not a pressure but more motivation." Adam Scott of Australia looks on from the tenth green during the first round of the Wyndham Championship 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club on July 31, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Adam Scott of Australia looks on from the tenth green during the first round of the Wyndham Championship 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club on July 31, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Scott probably lneeds a top-25 finish at the Wyndham Championship to secure his ticket to the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. The 14-time PGA Tour winner has achieved a similar result five times this season, most recently at the Genesis Scottish Open (T17) three weeks ago. However, that result is close to Scott's best of the year. The Australian hasn't earned a top-10 finish this season, and his best result has been a tied-for-12th finish at the US Open, although he was close to a much better result there. "I was like three back with seven to go and I finished poorly, which is not ideal, but I was right there on the back nine," Scott, who was in the final group Sunday at Oakmont, recalled, according to the transcripts. Scott also said he's confident he can make a final push to make the playoffs, even though it hasn't been his best season. "I feel like my game's been pretty good since May so I need to be on the front foot a little bit, I can't be sitting back waiting for it to happen," he said, according to the transcripts. "I've got a couple of days to put myself in contention for the weekend. Yeah, I feel confident with my game that I can do that." On the outside looking in 👀 No. 85 Adam Scott needs one final push @WyndhamChamp to clinch a spot in the #FedExCup Playoffs. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 30, 2025 The Wyndham Championship is the final event of the PGA Tour regular season. After the event, the top 70 in the FedEx Cup rankings will qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the playoffs. Afterward, the top 50 will play in the BMW Championship, and after that, the top 30 will compete in the TOUR Championship for the FedEx Cup title. All qualifiers for the first event secure their PGA Tour card for next season, if they haven't already. Those who advance to the second event qualify for all of next year's signature events, while those who play in the season-ending event also qualify for the Masters Tournament. More Golf: Charley Hull Delivers Masterclass With Take On Glory vs. Fame Debate
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Scott's birdie binge keeps FedEx playoffs in sight
Adam Scott has rung off four consecutive birdies and shot a five-under-par 65 in the first round of the Wyndham Championship, not far from the position required to crash the FedEx Cup playoff starting next week. The Australian had missed a four-foot birdie at the Wyndham Championship in 2023 to snap his 16-year streak of reaching the playoff. He said he felt more "motivation" than pressure taking to the course knowing he likely requires a two-way tie for third or better to have a reason to fly to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude next week. 4 straight birdies for Adam Scott! He's moved into the top-5 @WyndhamChamp.📺 @PGATOURLIVE on ESPN+ — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 31, 2025 Scott addressed his mindset heading into the tournament. "I'm going to need to get like 20-under to think of anything, so I better not be one-under through day one or I'm going to leave myself a lot of work, so nice to make a few birdies," Scott said. "And of course as much as I think about moving on, I'd like to win this tournament, so that's - it's a similar kind of scenario for me." Starting his round at the 10th hole, Scott turned in an uneven opening nine with two bogeys and three birdies. He clicked after making the turn, including a run of four consecutive birdies to climb the leaderboard. On the par-four, 426-yard fourth - Scott's 13th hole in the first round - he rolled home a birdie putt bending it back to the right from below the hole. At No.5, Scott stayed with the short stick from well off the front of the green with his third shot. From nearly 60ft out, he rolled the ball to a stop inside of two feet for the tap-in birdie and carded two more birdies at No.6 and No.7 to briefly jump into a tie for third. Perhaps his best shot of the day was the 33ft putt at the par-three seventh. It was his seventh birdie of the round. By the time he signed his scorecard, Scott and playing partner Jordan Spieth were tied for fifth and two back of the leaders. Scott has two top-10 finishes at Sedgefield. He did not play last year after taking second at the Scottish Open and tying for 10th in the Open Championship. This season has been more of a grind. Scott, who celebrated his 45th birthday two weeks ago, is still chasing his first top-10 in 2025. He last had a top-10 in 2024, at the BMW Championship where he tied for second. Fellow Australian Cameron Davis shot a two-under 68, seven off the lead
Reuters
3 hours ago
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- Reuters
Great (Adam) Scott: Birdie binge keeps Wyndham lead, playoffs in sight
July 31 - Adam Scott rang off four consecutive birdies and shot a 5-under-par 65 in the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday, not far from the position required to crash the FedEx Cup playoff starting next week. Scott missed a four-foot birdie at the Wyndham Championship in 2023 to snap his 16-year streak of reaching the playoff. He said he felt more "motivation" than pressure taking the course knowing he likely requires a two-way tie for third or better to have a reason to fly to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude next week. Scott addressed his mindset heading into the tournament. "I'm going to need to get like 20-under to think of anything, so I better not be 1-under through day one or I'm going to leave myself a lot of work, so nice to make a few birdies," Scott said. "And of course as much as I think about moving on, I'd like to win this tournament, so that's -- it's a similar kind of scenario for me." Starting his round at the 10th hole, Scott turned in an uneven opening nine with two bogeys and three birdies. He clicked after making the turn, including a run of four consecutive birdies to climb the leaderboard. On the par-4, 426-yard fourth (Scott's 13th hole in Round 1), he rolled home a birdie putt bending it back to the right from below the hole. At No. 5, Scott stayed with the short stick from well off the front of the green with his third shot. From nearly 60 feet out, he rolled the ball to a stop inside of two feet for the tap-in birdie and carded two more birdies at Nos. 6 and 7 to briefly jump into a tie for third. Perhaps his best shot of the day was the 33-foot putt at the par-3 seventh. It was his seventh birdie of the round. "You know, the back nine is the easier nine here. I was trying to stay patient," Scott said. "I wasn't too concerned about a bit of a slow first nine holes as long as I did put it into gear on the next. And I managed to, you know, I'm in that spot I can't be too patient, I have to have a go of a few things. I was trying to remind myself of that when I was picking targets out there to be as aggressive as I can." By the time he signed his scorecard, Scott and playing partner Jordan Spieth were tied for fifth and two back of the leaders. Scott has two top-10 finishes at Sedgefield. He didn't play last year after taking second at the Scottish Open and tying for 10th in the Open Championship. This season has been more of a grind. Scott, who celebrated his 45th birthday two weeks ago, is still chasing his first top-10 in 2025. He last had a top-10 in 2024 at the BMW Championship, where he tied for second. --Field Level Media
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Wyndham Championship serves as 'do or die' moment for Masters winner with £7.5m at stake
Australia's Adam Scott needs a career-best performance at the Wyndham Championship to reach the FedEx Cup playoffs, where a bonus of nearly £8million awaits the winner Although this year's four majors are now in the rear-view mirror, there is still plenty to play for - and to earn - on the PGA Tour. The regular season comes to a close at the Wyndham Championship this week, held at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina, USA, where much remains at stake beneath the surface. Australian golfer Adam Scott has gone as far as calling the event a "do or die" situation regarding his hopes of making the FedEx Cup playoffs. Only the top 70 players in the standings advance to the postseason, where a jaw-dropping £7.8million is on offer to the Tour Championship winner - raising the stakes significantly for Scott and several other top golfers at risk of missing the cut. Currently sitting in 85th place in the FedEx Cup rankings, Scott must overcome a considerable hurdle to extend his season. With no top-10 finishes to his name in 2025, he needs to finish in at least a tie for third to push into the top 70 and keep his playoff dreams alive. Still, the 45-year-old, who captured his sole major at the 2013 Masters, is not shying away from the heat of the moment. "I actually think sometimes when it's like a last chance thing, this will be my last chance to play on the PGA Tour potentially for some weeks, it's do or die and that's a fun way to play," Scott explained. "Sometimes we, or I have fallen in the trap of like there's always next week if it doesn't work out and that's not the case here. So I think that's not a pressure but more motivation." Often dubbed the 'last chance saloon,' the Wyndham Championship offers players like Scott one final opportunity to extend their season. This year's field is among the most competitive since the FedEx Cup began in 2007, with 21 of the top 50-ranked golfers taking part. Beyond the lucrative £7.8m Tour Championship first prize, competitors are also eyeing slices of a massive £78m bonus pool, including £31m awarded across the regular season's top 10 finishers. A good showing could also see Scott qualify for next season's elite signature tournaments or ensure his Tour membership remains intact. Scott's track record at Sedgefield has its scars. Four years back, he missed a four-foot birdie in a six-man playoff - a moment he still recalls painfully. "It does hurt," he admitted. That miss, along with one at The Open years earlier, stands as one of the two he'd most like to replay. "It kind of almost hurts more now because I haven't won since then either," he admitted. Nonetheless, Scott is pulling strength from recent outings, including his appearance in the final pairing at the US Open this season, plus a solid 2024 playoff stretch where he tied for second at the BMW Championship and fourth at the Tour finale. Other contenders facing similar pressures include Presidents Cup talent Tom Kim and Ryder Cup representative Max Homa. Kim, ranked 89th, must place solo third or higher, while Homa, currently 106th, needs a joint second or better. For Scott, the mission is straightforward. "I need to be on the front foot a little bit, I can't be sitting back waiting for it to happen," he said.
