Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Adam Scott (golfer)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Adam Scott (golfer) made an impact.

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

2010: Singapore Open Win

In 2010, Adam Scott won the Singapore Open.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.