Adam Scott turns back the clock at Doral
Adam Scott – stunning weekend after opening round setback – file image PGA of Australia
Adam Scott defied all odds this week when charging home in today’s final round of the Cadillac Championship at the Trump International Course in Doral, to finish in a share of 4th place behind the winner, Cameron Young.
Scott, who had won this event on this layout when it was last played in 2016, produced weekend rounds of 66 and 64 to, admittedly, finish eight shots behind Young, but just two behind Scottie Scheffler, who finished in second place.
Scott’s effort this week was made all the more meritorious given the two-shot penalty he incurred on Thursday when playing the wrong ball at the 8th hole to finish with a round of 76. He was still well back after a second round of 72, but his barnstorming finish catapulted him through the field..
Scott earns US$841,000 for his effort in the US$20 million Signature event.
“That’s good playing around here, for sure,” said Scott when asked about his 14 under par weekend.
“Especially yesterday in the wind I played really, really nicely. I was so disheartened after Friday’s round, my putting was just so bad. I know a lot of guys have struggled with grain and stuff this week. But just felt like I’m playing good and I’m just not getting anything out of it. So it’s an incredible game because two days later I feel really good about things sitting here talking with you.”
Scott then had a putting tip from his good friend and now CBS analyst, Trevor Immelman, and he made mention of the assistance.
“Yeah, I mean, I think Trev is as frustrated as me. Thankfully, he cares so much. Yeah, he noticed a little something with my left elbow, I think for quite a while we just haven’t really focused on it.
“It gave me something to focus on and probably improved my path and face and all the things that you need to do without really having to stress too much about it. So a few more went in, thank you, Trev. It’s a nice feeling, that’s for sure.
“I’m feeling good about all those things; it’s all positive stuff. To win a major, I’m going to need to put four days together, not just a weekend coming from behind. I feel like my game is there. I’m doing all the things that I think I need to do to be in that kind of condition. So next week is important to keep this confidence going and hopefully arrive at the U.S. PGA full of confidence and four good days, and you just never know.”
Min Woo Lee, Ryan Fox, and Jason Day all improved with final rounds of 68 but still finished well back.
