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Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Adam Scott's U.S. Open Survival Guide is 'Old-Man-Par Golf' at Oakmont
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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. — 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, 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. More Golf: Viktor Hovland's Elite U.S. Open Ball Striking Push Putting Woes Aside
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Justin Thomas Challenges the Public to US Open Round at Oakmont
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 U.S. Open is upon us, and the world's best golfers are at Oakmont Country Club for what should be a thrilling tournament. The United States Golf Association (USGA) loves to flaunt the U.S. Open as the greatest test in golf. This week will be no exception to that notion, either. Oakmont has the reputation for being brutal. As videos poured in of the incredibly thick rough, fans began to expect a bloodbath this week. Rory McIlroy, while speaking to the press on Tuesday, admitted he played well during his practice round and shot an 81. All of the talk of Oakmont's difficulty spurred questions from media to the players: "What would an 18 handicap shoot at Oakmont?" What would an 18 handicap shoot this week at the US Open? 👀#USOpen — DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) June 10, 2025 The professionals delivered with candor. "Probably 100... on the front nine," Bryson DeChambeau said. Min Woo Lee guessed about 120 and provided his reasoning: "The greens are so slick and slopey. And the rough, we can barely get out of the rough. I don't think an 18 handicapper would be able to get out of the rough." According to Jason Day, Lee was being generous. "150," Day said bluntly. "Because they would struggle. 18 handicappers typically do not have the most control off the tee. They are probably hitting this wipey cut into the right rough. They've got no knowledge of how to hit the angle of attack on some of these. So, they're just hitting these shots coming out left... they'll be hitting the ball back and forth [across the fairway]." OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 09: Justin Thomas of the United States speaks to the media during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 09, 2025 in Oakmont,... OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 09: Justin Thomas of the United States speaks to the media during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 09, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) MoreJustin Thomas questioned whether they would even finish a round. Afterward, Thomas took to social media himself and came up with a great idea on how to find out. "So much talk about "what would X handicap shoot at Oakmont"... Why don't we find a way to make it happen? Have a 5, 10, 18 whatever handicap play Monday after the @usopengolf. Back tees full rules of golf, and see what happens? May have to let a few groups thru and allow for 6-7 hours but I think we're all here for it, no?? 😂," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. Several other pros hinted at the same notion that an 18 handicapper could not possibly finish 18 at Oakmont, at least not with the allotted dozen balls. You can bet dollars to donuts players would line up at the chance though. What do you think? Would you perform better than what the pro's think you would? Let us know in the comment section below. More Golf: US Open 2025: All 156 Golfers Ranked by Chances at Oakmont
