History of Adam Scott (golfer) in Timeline

Adam Scott is a highly accomplished Australian professional golfer. Turning pro in 2000, he gained European Tour membership and secured early victories. A significant win at the 2004 Players Championship led to his focus shifting to the PGA Tour. The 2010s marked a peak in his career, highlighted by a 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational win, a close second at the 2012 Open Championship, and a defining victory at the 2013 Masters Tournament. This success propelled him to World No. 1 in 2014. He has continued to win tournaments worldwide since then.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 1980: Adam Scott Born

In July 1980, Adam Derek Scott was born in Australia.

1993: Family settled on the Gold Coast

In 1993, at the age of 12, Adam Scott's family settled on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He then attended The Southport School.

1996: Comparison to Greg Norman

Adam Scott's collapse down the home stretch at the 2012 Open Championship was compared to Greg Norman's collapse at the 1996 Masters.

1997: Won Australian Boys' Amateur

In 1997, Adam Scott won the Australian Boys' Amateur.

1998: Won Australian Boys' Amateur

In 1998, Adam Scott won the Australian Boys' Amateur.

2000: Turned Professional

Adam Scott turned professional midway through the 2000 season.

2001: Earned European Tour Card

Adam Scott earned his card for the 2001 European Tour season in just eight starts as a professional. His best result was a tie for sixth at the Linde German Masters.

2002: Victories on the European Tour

In 2002, Adam Scott won the Qatar Masters and the Gleneagles Scottish PGA Championship. He also debuted at the Masters Tournament, finishing tied for 9th.

August 2003: Won Scandinavian Masters

In August 2003, Adam Scott won his fourth European Tour title at the Scandinavian Masters by two strokes over Nick Dougherty.

2004: Won The Players Championship

In 2004, Adam Scott won The Players Championship on the PGA Tour, after which he focused on the United States.

2005: Order of Merit

Adam Scott had last qualified for playing on the Order of Merit in 2005.

2005: Barclays Singapore Open Win

Adam Scott previously triumphed in the Barclays Singapore Open in 2005.

2005: Won Nissan Open, Johnnie Walker Classic, and Singapore Open

In 2005, Adam Scott won the Nissan Open (unofficial), the Johnnie Walker Classic, and the Singapore Open.

2006: Barclays Singapore Open Win

Adam Scott previously triumphed in the Barclays Singapore Open in 2006.

2006: Successful year on PGA Tour

In 2006, Adam Scott had a successful year on the PGA Tour, including a win at the season-ending Tour Championship and finishing third on the money list.

2007: Comparison to Tiger Woods

Adam Scott attempted to become the first player to win a major the week after winning a tour event since Tiger Woods in 2007.

2007: Won Shell Houston Open

In 2007, Adam Scott won the Shell Houston Open the week before the Masters.

January 2008: Won Qatar Masters

In January 2008, Adam Scott won his sixth career title on the European Tour at the Qatar Masters.

April 2008: Won EDS Byron Nelson Championship

In April 2008, Adam Scott won the EDS Byron Nelson Championship in a playoff against Ryan Moore.

2009: Form dipped

In 2009, Adam Scott's form dipped badly as he dropped out of the top 50 in the world rankings and finished the year outside of the top 100 on the PGA Tour money list.

May 2010: Won Valero Texas Open

In May 2010, Adam Scott won his seventh career PGA Tour title at the Valero Texas Open.

August 2011: Won WGC-Bridgestone Invitational with Steve Williams as caddie

On 7 August 2011, Adam Scott, with Steve Williams as his caddie, triumphed at the 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, earning his first career World Golf Championship.

November 2011: Played in the President's Cup

In November 2011, Adam Scott was one of five Australians in the President's Cup team that lost to the United States in Australia.

2011: Finished T-2nd at Masters Tournament

In 2011, Adam Scott achieved his best finish at a major championship, finishing in a tie for second place at the Masters Tournament.

2011: Won WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In 2011, Adam Scott won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

2011: Tied Second at the Masters

With his second-place finish, Adam Scott equalled his best ever performance at a major championship, alongside his tied second at the 2011 Masters and he returned to the world's top 10, at number six.

2012: Led After First Round of The Open Championship

In 2012, Adam Scott equalled the course record for Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club at an Open Championship with a round of 64 to lead after the first round. He took a four stroke lead into the final round.

2012: Finished Runner-Up at Open Championship

In 2012, Adam Scott finished runner-up at the Open Championship.

December 2013: Runner-up at Emirates Australian Open

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 resulted in a two-shot swing and victory for McIlroy.

2013: Tied for third at Open Championship

In 2013, Adam Scott took a one-stroke lead heading into the back nine on the final day of the Open Championship before eventually finishing in a tie for third.

2013: Won 2013 Masters Tournament

In 2013, Adam Scott won the Masters Tournament after a sudden-death playoff with Ángel Cabrera, marking the first time an Australian had won the Masters.

April 2014: Married Marie Kojzar

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

May 2014: Became World No. 1 Ranked Golfer

On 19 May 2014, Adam Scott became the World's #1 ranked golfer. He is the 17th golfer to achieve this ranking since official rankings began, and the second Australian, the first since Greg Norman in 1998.

August 2014: Ended Time as World No. 1 Ranked Golfer

In August 2014, Adam Scott's eleven week run as the number one ranked golfer came to an end.

2014: Won The Colonial and Earned World #1 Ranking

In 2014, Adam Scott won The Colonial and earned the world #1 ranking for the first time.

February 2015: Arrival of First Child

In February 2015, Adam Scott and Marie Kojzar announced the arrival of their daughter, who was born at Pindara Private Hospital in Queensland, Australia.

February 2016: Runner-up at Northern Trust Open

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

February 2016: Won The Honda Classic

On 28 February 2016, Adam Scott won his 12th PGA Tour title with victory at The Honda Classic, played at PGA National Golf Club. He won by one stroke over Sergio García, ending a near two-year winless drought. This was Scott's first win with the short putter since the 2010 Singapore Open, following the long putter ban issued in 2016.

August 2017: Arrival of Second Child

On 18 August 2017, Adam Scott and Marie Kojzar announced the arrival of their second child, a son.

December 2019: Won Australian PGA Championship

In December 2019, Adam Scott won the Australian PGA Championship for the second time in his career. It was his first win since the 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championship.

February 2020: Won Genesis Invitational

In February 2020, Adam Scott claimed his first title on the PGA Tour in nearly four years, winning the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.

August 2021: Missed Play-off at Wyndham Championship

In August 2021, Adam Scott missed out in a five-way play-off at the Wyndham Championship after 72 holes, missing a short putt on the first extra hole. Kevin Kisner won on the second extra hole.