Two decades later, Adam Scott is hitting the turbo again and stirring up the Tour Championship! The Aussie, who last triumphantly won the tournament in 2006, catapulted himself to 12-under with a 5-under 65 on Saturday, putting him just three strokes behind leader Viktor Hovland. This is the kind of comeback you wish for at East Lake – an old master chasing a title.
With his sensational round on Saturday, which moved him into a tie for third place, Scott shows he hasn't lost his touch. While Hovland maintains the lead with a strong 65 at 15-under and Ryan Gerard lurks close behind, Scott is fully in contention to claim his first PGA Tour title in over six years.
Veteran vs. Young Guns
At 46, Scott is the oldest player in the field and could set the record as the oldest Tour Championship winner ever. He shares the 12-under position with powerhouses Scottie Scheffler, Chris Gotterup, and Swede Ludvig Åberg – an illustrious group that promises excitement for the final round. Even a Rory McIlroy is within reach at 10-under, though Scott currently holds the better cards.
Putter Drama and Million-Dollar Jackpot
What makes things even more intriguing: Scott's putter was damaged during transport, and he's playing with a replacement club this week. But that hardly seems to bother the veteran; he's sinking putts as if there's no tomorrow. Nerves must hold, because it's not just about fame and glory, but also a whopping $10 million for the FedEx Cup Champion. Scott faces a formidable challenge, but one thing is clear: anything can still happen at East Lake.
Adam Scott just revealed in his post round interview that his putter was damaged in transit from St. Louis to Atlanta. Had nothing to do with being a broomstick. He said one of his alignment rods slipped underneath his headcover and scratched up the alignment aid! Talk about
