Adam Scott's U.S. Open Survival Guide is 'Old-Man-Par Golf' at Oakmont
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Adam Scott has found his match at the Oakmont Country Club, making him the most consistent player in the field over the first two rounds. After 36 holes, the Australian is tied for fourth place with an even-par score.
He is the only player in the field to score par or better in both initial rounds, an impressive feat given the course's challenges.
When discussing the subject, Scott made a playful allusion to the experience he has gained from his many seasons of professional golf:
"I guess I would have expected to be in this position if you said even par through two rounds," he said.
"It's just hard out there. It's hard to keep it going when guys have got on a run. It seems like they've come back a bit. I'm playing old-man-par golf at the moment."
'I'm playing old-man-par golf at the moment.' 🤣
Adam Scott is the only player in the field without an over-par round at the @usopengolf. pic.twitter.com/YWHtdQPjNn — PGA of Australia (@PGAofAustralia) June 13, 2025
On a more serious note, Scott identified the aspect of his game that put him in his current position:
"For most of the first two days, I've been in the fairway off the tee, and therefore there hasn't been too much stress in the rounds," he said.
"I think I've played well off the tee, and the rest of the game has been okay from there. But I'd say I've been fairly strong off the tee."
Adam Scott is one of only four players who have competed in the last three U.S. Opens at Oakmont (2007, 2016, and 2025). He shares this status with Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose, and Lucas Glover, which undoubtedly gives him an experience-based advantage over most of his colleagues.
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.The same can be said of his impressive track record in major championships. The 2025 U.S. Open marks his 97th appearance at this level and his 94th consecutive appearance. His major résumé includes one victory and 19 other top-10 finishes.
His two previous visits to Oakmont left him with very different impressions. After missing the cut in 2007, he finished in the top 20 in 2016 (T18).
He had five birdies and five bogeys in the first round and three birdies and three bogeys in the second.
Scott will play the third round in a group with Viktor Hovland. His tee time is 3:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
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