Australia’s Adam Scott will make golf history if he secures a second major victory at the US Open on Monday morning (AEST). The 44-year-old Aussie started the final round one shot off the lead after shooting a three-under 67 in the third round—he was the only golfer not to be over par in any of the first three rounds. Scott has been remarkably consistent across a stellar pro career—the US Open is his 96th consecutive major—but the Aussie would desperately love a second major win to bookend his career. Scott famously became the first and only Aussie to win the Masters in 2013 after he let a four-hole lead slip at the 2012 Open Championship. If he wins the US Open at Oakmont, Scott will break the record for the longest ever gap between golf major wins (4,445 days), which currently stands at 11 years (4,026 days).
Rain Delay Puts Scott’s Run on Hold
Heavy rain fell at the Oakmont course in Pennsylvania, forcing play to be suspended midway through the final round. Ground staff were spotted sweeping large puddles off the fairways as grey clouds hovered above. Play could be called off for the day, forcing players to return on Monday local time to finish the tournament. Adam Scott is in second at 1-under, one shot back from leader Sam Burns, as play was suspended for the final pair after seven holes.
Scott’s Shaky Start to Final Round
Scott teed off and had a mixed start with two bogeys and a birdie. He bogeyed the first and third holes—his approach chip shot on three leaving him far from the hole—but recovered on the par-5 fourth, sinking a massive putt from the edge of the green that nearly went in for eagle. Scott moved to −2 and into a share of the lead after Sam Burns bogeyed the fifth. However, Scott three-putted on the sixth to slip one shot back to −1.
Golf World Cheering for Aussie
Golf fans around the world are rooting for Scott. Cameron Percy wrote on X: “If you’re not cheering for Adam Scott tomorrow you’re a bum… there isn’t a better human.” Journalist Dan Rapaport said: “Everyone on Tour is astounded that Adam Scott seems to gain 1–2 mph of ball speed every year as he moves deep into his 40s. A legendary figure who deserves a second major championship.” Masters champion Trevor Immelman added: “I’m pulling for Adam Scott this weekend.” Scot said: “Another major more would really go a long way in fulfilling my own self, when it’s all said and done.”
US Open Leaderboard
Sam Burns: 2-under
Adam Scott: 1-under
Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton: 1-over
J.J. Spaun: 2-over
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