Adam Scott's Strange Practice Routine Unveiled amid US Open Run
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Saturday was moving day at the U.S. Open, and Adam Scott took full advantage. The 44-year-old Australian surged up the leaderboard, firing a 3-under 67 at Oakmont Country Club.
Currently, he sits just one shot behind leader Sam Burns, heading into the weekend round. It was a vintage performance from Scott, who has somehow only one major championship to his name despite his immense talent.
His round started with a bogey on the first hole, but he quickly rebounded, collecting four birdies, including a clutch stretch on 13, 14, and 17. His composed play has put him in the final pairing on Sunday, where he'll battle Burns, who is chasing his first major title.
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Adam Scott and Jason Day of Australia wait together on the second tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship By Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September...
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Adam Scott and Jason Day of Australia wait together on the second tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship By Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 22, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More
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Adam Scott's weird practice round revealed
As Scott prepares for the final showdown, a viral video has added much more interest in his golf swing. Jason Day, currently sitting T21 at 5-over, spotted Scott's unusual practice routine and couldn't help but share it.
"Okay, next time you see Adam on the range, watch him," Day told Dan Rapaport from Scratch.
"He goes like this," Day said, imitating Scott's swing move, "and then he... Behind the back? Every single shot."
Did you know Adam Scott had this practice habit? 🤔
He's T-2 heading into the final round of the U.S. Open. pic.twitter.com/dcMGkskeOC — Skratch (@Skratch) June 14, 2025
Rapaport, intrigued, asked if Scott had been doing this since childhood.
"I don't know, I don't know... I asked him that one time and he's like he didn't even know he was doing it," Day replied.
Scott's quirky swing habit isn't the first of its kind. Jim Furyk, known for his looping, unconventional swing, has built a career around his unique mechanics.
Matthew Wolff, another player with an unorthodox takeaway, has also drawn attention for his distinctive motion.
But no doubt, Adam Scott's swing was the coolest!
If Scott wins at Oakmont, he'll set a new record for the longest gap between first and second major wins—12 years since his 2013 Masters victory, where he defeated Ángel Cabrera in a playoff.
Adam Scott of Australia looks on while playing the ninth hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Adam Scott of Australia looks on while playing the ninth hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.His U.S. Open history, however, has been less dominant, with his best finish coming in 2015 (T4 at Chambers Bay).
Scott spoke about his determination to chase another major, calling his approach "old man's golf" but emphasizing his passion for competing at the highest level.
"It would be super fulfilling," Scott said of a potential second major.
"Everyone out here has got their journey, you know. 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."
Now, with one round to go, Scott has a chance to rewrite history.
He'll tee off in the final pairing on Sunday, looking to add a U.S. Open trophy to his resume and prove that experience still matters in golf's toughest test.
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