History of Adam Scott (golfer) in Timeline

Adam Scott is an Australian professional golfer renowned for his successful career on the PGA Tour. A former world number one, Scott's most significant achievement is winning the 2013 Masters Tournament, marking his sole major championship victory. He is known for his elegant swing and consistent performance, making him a prominent figure in the world of professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: Greg Norman's World Number One Ranking

In 1998, Greg Norman was the number one ranked golfer in the world.

2006: Scott Buys Home in Sanctuary Cove

In 2006, Adam Scott bought a home in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland for $2.75 million.

2009: Mickelson Wins Tour Championship

In 2009, Phil Mickelson won the Tour Championship after making a quadruple bogey on the weekend.

2009: HSBC Champions Becomes WGC Event

In 2009, the HSBC Champions became a WGC event.

2010: Relationship with Ana Ivanovic

In 2010, Adam Scott was in a relationship with Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, which ended in September of that year.

2010: Singapore Open Win

In 2010, Adam Scott won the Singapore Open.

2011: Reunion and Subsequent Break-up with Ana Ivanovic

In 2011, Adam Scott and Ana Ivanovic reunited before splitting up permanently one year later.

2011: Tied Second at the Masters

In 2011, Adam Scott tied for second place at the Masters Tournament, which at the time equalled his best performance at a major championship.

December 2013: Adam Scott's Victories in Late 2013

In December 2013, Adam Scott finished as runner up to Rory McIlroy in the Emirates Australian Open. He led by one stroke going into the final hole but a bogey by Scott and a birdie by McIlroy saw a two shot swing and victory to McIlroy.

2013: Scott Becomes Resident of Switzerland

As of 2013, Adam Scott is a resident of Switzerland for tax purposes.

2013: Reunion with Marie Kojzar

In 2013, Adam Scott reunited with Marie Kojzar after a previous long-term relationship in the early to mid-2000s.

2013: Adam Scott's 2013 Season

In 2013, Adam Scott tied for 45th at the U.S. Open, and tied for third at the Open Championship, leading the back nine on the final day. He also tied for fifth at the PGA Championship. Later in 2013, Scott won The Barclays, the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, finishing one stroke ahead and moving to number two in the World Ranking.

2013: Scott Wins 2013 Masters Tournament

In 2013, Adam Scott won the Masters Tournament after a sudden-death playoff against Ángel Cabrera. Scott birdied the 18th hole to initially take the lead, but Cabrera matched him, leading to the playoff. On the second playoff hole, Scott secured his first major championship with a 12-foot birdie putt, marking the first time an Australian had won the Masters.

March 2014: Ties Course Record at Bay Hill

In March 2014, Adam Scott tied the course record at Bay Hill Club & Lodge with a 10-under-par 62 during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He ultimately finished third in the tournament.

April 2014: Scott Marries Marie Kojzar

In April 2014, Adam Scott married Marie Kojzar, a Swedish architect, in a small ceremony in the Bahamas.

May 2014: Adam Scott Becomes World Number One

On May 19, 2014, Adam Scott became the World's #1 ranked golfer, the second Australian to achieve this since Greg Norman in 1998. He strengthened his ranking by winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial a week later.

August 2014: End of World Number One Ranking

In August 2014, Adam Scott's eleven-week reign as the World's #1 ranked golfer came to an end.

2015: Results Not in Chronological Order Before 2015

Before 2015, the results of Adam Scott's performances are not presented in chronological order.

2015: Birth of First Child

In 2015, Adam Scott and Marie Kojzar had their first child, a daughter, born at Pindara Private Hospital in Queensland, Australia.

2015: Scott spends time in the Bahamas

In 2015, Adam Scott stated that he spends around 15 weeks a year in Albany, a resort in the Bahamas.

February 2016: Runner-Up at Northern Trust Open

In February 2016, Adam Scott finished as runner-up at the Northern Trust Open, one shot behind Bubba Watson despite a final hole chip-in birdie.

February 2016: Adam Scott Wins The Honda Classic

On February 28, 2016, Adam Scott won The Honda Classic, his 12th PGA Tour title, by one stroke over Sergio García. It was Scott's first win with a short putter since the 2010 Singapore Open, following the long putter ban. He also became the first player since Phil Mickelson at the 2009 Tour Championship to make a quadruple bogey on the weekend and still win the tournament.

2016: Scott Wins WGC-Cadillac Championship

In 2016, Adam Scott won the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

2016: Scott Declines to Participate in 2016 Olympics

In April 2016, Adam Scott announced he would not participate in the 2016 Olympic Games due to a busy playing schedule, drawing criticism from some figures in the golf world.

September 2017: Steve Williams Ends Caddie Role

In September 2017, Steve Williams announced he would no longer work as Adam Scott's part-time caddie after the end of the year, seeking a full-time caddie role from 2018 onwards.

2017: Birth of Second Child

In 2017, Adam Scott and Marie Kojzar had their second child, a son.

2018: Williams to seek new full-time role

In 2018, Steve Williams looked to find a full-time caddie role.

December 2019: Scott Wins Australian PGA Championship

In December 2019, Adam Scott won the Australian PGA Championship for the second time, marking his first victory since the 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championship.

February 2020: Scott Wins Genesis Invitational

In February 2020, Adam Scott won the Genesis Invitational, securing his first PGA Tour title in nearly four years.

2020: Results Not in Chronological Order

In 2020, the results of Adam Scott's performance are not presented in chronological order.

August 2021: Missed Playoff at Wyndham Championship

In August 2021, Adam Scott missed out on winning the Wyndham Championship after a five-way playoff, missing a short putt on the first extra hole before Kevin Kisner won on the second extra hole.