Burns, Scott and US Open
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Australian Adam Scott, the veteran golfer, is the fan favorite to win this year’s U.S. Open and add another major trophy to his cabinet. He is one shot behind leader Sam Burns, who sits at 2‑under par through seven holes. To give him a boost in the final round, an unexpected guest graced the course.
Adam Scott's viral practice routine surfaced amid his U.S. Open charge, as Jason Day revealed his unusual swing habit to fans.
Adam Scott is one shot out of the lead heading into the final round of the U.S. Open. The 44-year-old Aussie is the only player in the top 10 at Oakmont who has won a major.
Scott was almost rewarded for the touch as, when he finally took the putt for his eagle, he shaved the hole having felt it was in. The birdie was duly tapped into the cup as the Adelaide moved closer to leader Sam Burns during the front nine of the final round.
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.
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Golf Digest on MSNU.S. Open 2025: Why everyone is pulling for Adam Scott, and the burden of unfulfilled promiseWhile only a half dozen players remain in realistic contention for the national championship, one has captured the crowd's imagination above all others: Adam Scott, chasing his first U.S. Open victory in his 24th try.
When he reflects on his heart-breaking US Open capitulation, Adam Scott might pinpoint his agonisingly close putt for par on the 15th hole as the moment his hopes of winning came crashing down.
Adam Scott finished the third round equal second at three-under par, and teed off at 4.15am Monday AEST with leader Sam Burns.
In the end, even “old-man-par” would have fallen just short as too many tussles with Oakmont Country Club’s gnarly rough denied Adam Scott a career-defining second major at the US Open.
Adam Scott did not let his bad fourth round stop him from showing respect for JJ Spaun, who won the 2025 US Open in incredible fashion.