Adam Scott has waited too long for this moment. The Australian veteran is staring down a six-year drought without a PGA Tour title, and he is not hiding his annoyance. It has been six years since my last win on the PGA Tour, according to AOL.com. Scott confessed his frustration following his third round at the Baycurrent Classic. This honesty cuts through the usual polite golf talk. It is the raw truth of a player who knows he still has the talent but cannot find the finish line.
Scott shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 on Saturday to sit just one shot off the lead. He carded two eagles, including a stunning pitch-in at the par-5 sixth and a hole-out from 97 yards at the par-4 ninth. These shots prove the game is still there. Yet, the frustration remains because he has come close before without closing the deal. In February, he placed fourth at The Genesis, then matched that fourth-place tie at the Cadillac Championship in May. The pattern is clear: he plays well, but he does not win.
The Modern Tour Makes Winning Hard
Scott knows the field is stacked and the pressure is high. He noted that his recent struggles show just how difficult it is to win on the modern PGA Tour. He told reporters that he feels like there has been some good golf in there and he hasn’t made the most of it, but it also shows how hard it is to win on the PGA Tour now. This is not an excuse. It is an observation of reality. The competition has leveled up, and margins for error have vanished.
Despite the long wait, Scott is in a prime position to change the narrative. Currently tied for fourth at 12-under in a five-way stand, he trails leaders Jacob Bridgeman, Michael Brennan, and rookie Zach Bauchou by one stroke. The leaders all posted 13-under totals after three rounds. With 13 of the 24 Presidents Cup players in the field, the strength of this lineup is undeniable. Scott is not alone in the hunt; Justin Thomas, Jordan Smith, Stephan Jaeger, and Keith Mitchell are right there with him.
One Round to Change Everything
The path forward is simple but steep. Scott needs a fantastic round on Sunday to have a shot at the trophy. He said of his 65 that you got to be pleased with that and something like that tomorrow might be enough. He added that it’s not a bad spot to be a few back and hopefully they’ll be in for a great day. The $8 million purse is on the line, with the winner taking home $1.44 million. This is the kind of money that changes a season.
Scott has already stated his goal for the final round. He said this is a great chance for him tomorrow to go out and have a fantastic round and hopefully it’s better than everyone else. The clock is ticking on his drought. If he can convert his good play into a win, the six-year wait ends. If he falls short, the frustration will only grow. The golf world is watching to see if the 2013 Masters champion can finally break through in Yokohama.
