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100 not out: Scott's consolation after US Open crash
Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99. Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99. Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99. Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99.
Perth Now
5 days ago
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- Perth Now
100 not out: Scott's consolation after US Open crash
Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99.
West Australian
5 days ago
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- West Australian
100 not out: Scott's consolation after US Open crash
Exemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott's latest crushing collapse. Scott's late fade in "near unplayable" conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th at the US Open adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia's former world No.1. It was not quite as dramatic as Scott's meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012, when he had one hand on the famous Claret Jug only to blow a four-shot lead with four holes to play to gift Ernie Els the British Open trophy. His latest near miss was more a death by a thousand cuts as the beastly Oakmont Country Club lived up to its reputation as the most demanding course on the US Open rota. Scottish runner-up Robert MacIntyre was the only player on the water-logged course after a 68-minute storm-forced suspension to shoot under par during the final round. Playing in the final group, Scott and third-round leader Sam Burns carded 79 and 78 respectively. Yet both were still right in the thick of contention, just one stroke off the lead, before having their winning chances dashed on the 15th hole. "We must have looked horrible, both of us playing like that," Scott said. "But that's what can happen in these things. If you get a little off, you're just severely punished. "It just wasn't easy out there. All things being equal, it's Sunday of the US Open, one of the hardest set-ups and the conditions were the hardest of the week. "Thank God it wasn't like this all week. Once the fairways were soaked, it was very hard controlling the golf ball. "The course just couldn't take much more water really. It was borderline unplayable." After driving supremely all week, when he joined Curtis Strange and Shane Lowry as only the third player in history to start a US Open at Oakmont with three rounds of 70 or better, Scott lamented missing too many fairways on Sunday (Monday AEST). "I felt better before the rain delay, that's for sure," Scott said. "I went back out feeling okay but then I left every tee shot to the right coming in, and that was impossible to recover from almost. "I didn't adapt to those conditions well enough. The water was so close to the surface. Like the shot I hit on 11, it's bizarre. I just don't know, it was like an aquaplane on the ground. "It's a tough call, but we played. Everyone had to deal with it." Turning 45 next month, Scott had been bidding to become the oldest US Open champion since Hale Irwin in 1990, and the second-oldest winner ever. He would also have joined five-times British Open winner Peter Thomson, his idol Greg Norman, who claimed the Claret Jug twice, and David Graham as only the fourth Australian man to capture multiple major championships. The popular Queenslander had the chance to follow Graham, the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open champion, as the only Aussie to snare two majors in America. Alas, the golfing gods once again conspired against him. But in a small consolation that will have big ramifications for his legacy, Scott is guaranteed a start at next year's Open at Shinnecock Hills courtesy of his top-12 finish in Pennsylvania. After teeing it up for 96 straight majors, the longest streak among active players, Scott is exempt for next month's British Open as well as the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship. At least he won't be left stranded on 99.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Adam Scott Gets Another Chance at a Major Victory
Adam Scott Gets Another Chance at a Major Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Adam Scott stood on the 15th tee with one hand firmly placed on the Claret Jug. Starting the final round with a four-shot lead over Graeme McDowell, he was never really pressured as he was sitting at 10-under after making a birdie at the 14th hole with a lead that seemed insurmountable. Advertisement Then the wheels came off, and Scott fell like a stone from winning his first Open Championship to finishing second to Ernie Els with four consecutive bogeys. That was the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club. Thirteen years later, Scott, now 44, will enter a final round of a major in the last group for only the third time in his career. In 2012, Scott was paired with McDowell, and in the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, the Australian was paired with eventual winner Brooks Koepka. 'Everyone out here has got their journey, you know,' Scott said after his 3-under 67. '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.' Adam Scott plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Scott began his attempt to win his second major title even par at the halfway point. But the day didn't start well, as he made an early bogey on the first hole when he missed the green just right and didn't get up and down from 67 feet. Advertisement From then on, Scott would steady the ship and make only the one bogey. He birdied the 4th, 13th, 14th and 17th holes to move up the leaderboard methodically. 'It was a good one,' Scott said of his four-birdie performance. 'I played really well, although I was fairly safe, doing my best job at par golf. The softer conditions made for a couple more opportunities, and I made a few good shots that led to birdies coming in, and I put myself in a good position going into tomorrow.' Scott's position and subsequent contention stem from his newfound success with his driver, who has been a part of his recent repertoire. The Aussie showed all the signs of playing a well-rounded game on Saturday. Advertisement Using Strokes-Gained as a measure, Scott in the third round was 8th in SG: Off the Tee, SG: Approach 20th, SG: Short Game 5th and 14th in SG: Putting. 'I started hitting it better off the tee in the last month, and usually over my career, I've seen that bleed through the rest of the game. I've slowly done it. I'm not exactly firing on all cylinders. But it's a nice thing having some confidence coming into tomorrow.' On Saturday in 2012, Scott was excited about Sunday's final round. 'No matter what the result, it's going to be an incredible experience for me,' Scott said. 'And I truly believe I can go out and play a great round of golf, no matter what the conditions.' Advertisement Now, Scott sees Sunday slightly differently, but it still seems to be with the confidence he had at Royal Lytham. 'For sure, I'll be nervous, but I'm in a great spot,' Scott said. 'I'm happy to be one behind, not sleeping on the lead, and that kind of stuff. It's a big day tomorrow. A bunch of guys are in the mix, and probably now that it's softer, I'll need to play a really good round of golf. Someone's going to do it. It's not going to be disastrous all day.' Related: Rory McIlroy Breaks His Silence at U.S. Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
ABC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Adam Scott gears up for another US Open, continuing his impressive majors streak at Oakmont
Adam Scott is one year away from an impressive streak that the Australian considers to be a classic glass-half-full moment in golf. This week's US Open, which begins on Thursday evening (AEST), is his 96th consecutive major championship appearance dating to the 2001 Open Championships at Royal Lytham & St Annes. "It sounds like a lot to have won one," Scott said humorously, referring to his lone major title in the 2013 Masters. "It would be twice as good if there was one more." Still, he realises he is approaching a big milestone. The PGA Championship next year, assuming he qualifies or gets an invitation, will be his 100th career major. He could make it 100 in a row if he makes it to Shinnecock Hills for next year's US Open. A streak like that requires eligibility and good health. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson only had eligibility in their favour. Woods played 46 straight majors until knee surgery after he won the 2008 US Open. Mickelson played 61 in a row before he sat out the 2009 British Open as his wife was being treated for breast cancer. The record is among the most untouchable in golf — Jack Nicklaus played 146 major championships in a row from the 1962 US Open through the 2008 US Open. "Probably whenever it ends, whether it's 100 or more or less, I think it will be hard for guys to get to that number going forward," Scott said. "I think it's getting harder. And I think I have been a consistent player over a 25-year career. "I could probably pick three troughs where my game was looking pretty ordinary and I fell outside the top 50 and I was really struggling. But over 25 years, I'd expect that of almost any player." Scott has had a few close calls with the US Open in the past which could have ended his streak. He made it through 36-hole qualifying with one shot to spare in 2018. He failed to make it through qualifying last year but was the first alternative and was called up following a withdrawal. \ Scott said Mickelson and Rory McIlroy are among the few who never went through bad spells or serious injury, "and we're talking about two of the greatest of their generation". McIlroy's streak was interrupted when he injured his left ankle and could not play the 2015 Open Championship. This week's US Open is McIlroy's 39th consecutive major. Scott will tee off at 9:18pm (AEST) on Thursday, playing with 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, and two-time US PGA Tour winner Ludvig Åberg. AP
