PLAYER PROFILE · PGA TOUR
Adam Scott is one of the most elegant and enduring players of the modern era – the first Australian to win the Masters, a former World No. 1, and the owner of what is widely considered the most beautiful swing in golf.
| Full name | Adam Derek Scott |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 July 1980, Adelaide, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Turned pro | 2000 |
| Primary tour | PGA Tour |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (1.83 m) |
| Major championships | 1 (2013 Masters) |
| PGA Tour wins | 14 |
| Weeks at World No. 1 | 11 (2014) |
Early Life & Rise
Scott was born in Adelaide and raised in a golfing family, and turned professional in 2000 with a swing so pure that comparisons to Tiger Woods – whose coach, Butch Harmon, also worked with Scott – were immediate. He won early and often, establishing himself as one of the game’s most talented young players and, in 2004, claiming the Players Championship. For a decade he was a fixture near the top of the game, admired for his elegance if, for a time, questioned for his failure to win a major.
The 2013 Masters
That question was answered in the most cathartic way imaginable. Australia had waited generations for a Masters champion – Greg Norman’s heartbreaks at Augusta among the sport’s most painful stories – and Scott ended the wait in 2013, holing a long birdie putt on the seventy-second hole in the rain and then prevailing in a play-off against Ángel Cabrera in near-darkness. His roar of “Come on, Aussie!” became an instant piece of national sporting folklore, and the green jacket a burden finally lifted for an entire golfing country.
World No. 1 & Longevity
The following year Scott ascended to World No. 1, the second Australian after Norman to reach the summit, and he has remained a competitive force for far longer than most of his contemporaries – a model of fitness, consistency and calm that has kept him relevant across more than two decades. His run of consecutive Presidents Cup appearances for the International team is a record, and a measure of a career defined as much by its durability as by its high points.
Playing Style
Scott’s swing is, by common consent, among the most aesthetically perfect the game has seen – a languid, balanced, effortless-looking action that produces towering, controlled iron shots and prodigious drives. If there has been a weakness it has been the putter, and his switch to and from a long putter was one of the more scrutinised technical stories of his era. But the sheer quality and beauty of his ball-striking, sustained over so many years, is the enduring signature of a genuine great.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many majors has Adam Scott won?
Adam Scott has won one major championship – the 2013 Masters Tournament – becoming the first Australian ever to win the Masters and claim the green jacket, a landmark moment for golf in Australia.
How old is Adam Scott and where is he from?
Scott was born on 16 July 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia. He turned professional in 2000 and became one of the most stylish and durable players of his generation.
Was Adam Scott ever World No. 1?
Yes. Scott reached World No. 1 in May 2014, holding the position for 11 weeks and becoming only the second Australian – after Greg Norman – to top the world ranking.
What is Adam Scott’s 2013 Masters win remembered for?
Scott won the 2013 Masters in a play-off against Ángel Cabrera, sinking a long birdie putt in the rain and roaring “Come on, Aussie!” – ending Australia’s long, painful wait for a Masters champion after Greg Norman’s near-misses.
How many times has Adam Scott won on the PGA Tour?
Scott has won 14 times on the PGA Tour and 11 times on the European Tour, and has made a record number of consecutive Presidents Cup appearances for the International team – a testament to his remarkable longevity.