Adam Scott has revealed the two missed putts that continue to weigh heavily on his golf career, sharing his lingering regret in a recent interview. These moments, spanning over a decade apart, remain vivid in his memory, shaping his reflections on opportunity and performance under pressure.
2009 Open Championship Missed Putt and Its Aftermath
One of the crucial moments Scott discussed dates back to the 2009 Open Championship, where he bogeyed the final four holes and missed a critical seven-foot putt that would have sent him into a playoff with Ernie Els. This setback was a major blow, yet Scott rebounded strongly, securing his sole major title a few years later at the 2013 Masters Tournament.
2021 Wyndham Championship Near-Miss Still Haunts Scott
The second putt that haunts Scott is more recent: a four-foot birdie attempt during the 2021 Wyndham Championship. This missed putt proved pivotal, as Kevin Kisner won the event after a tense six-man playoff at Sedgefield Country Club. Scott candidly acknowledged the lasting sting of this missed opportunity, especially given his ongoing search for his next victory since winning the 2020 Genesis Invitational.
Scott Discusses the Impact of These Missed Opportunities
Speaking openly about these moments, Scott said,
“There are two putts that I really feel strongly about in my career, and that’s one of them. The other one was at the British Open one year to make a playoff with Ernie. Yeah, the two putts I wish I could have back really.”
—Adam Scott, Professional Golfer
He emphasized how those missed chances underscore the difficulty of capitalizing on key moments in a highly competitive environment like the PGA Tour, where every stroke counts and the pressure is immense.
Upcoming Challenges and Scott’s Quest for Redemption
As Adam Scott prepares for the upcoming Wyndham Championship, there is heightened anticipation surrounding his potential for a comeback. With a title drought stretching back several years, the tournament represents another chance for Scott to alter the narrative of his putting history and regain his status among the tour’s top competitors. His career continues to be defined by moments of brilliance and reflection on what might have been.