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.

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.

Moving Day holds a different meaning at an Oakmont-hosted U.S. Open as scores could only go so low despite golfers doing their damndest to progress up the leaderboard during Saturday's third round. Instead,

While 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.

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.

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And his recent play hadn’t hinted necessarily that Oakmont would be the place where Scott would shine. In 11 starts on the PGA Tour in 2025, he has made nine cuts but hasn’t finished better than T-15 at the Sentry. He currently ranks 98th in FedEx Cup points.

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