He’s a major-winning Australian, but who is Adam Scott? Find out more with our player profile here…
Adam Scott is one of the best Australians to have ever played the game, with a major title among 32 career victories worldwide.
Born in Adelaide in 1980, Scott got into the game through his father, who was a PGA Professional, and he showed his talent throughout his youth. After spending time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Scott turned professional in 2000, immediately becoming a force to be reckoned with on the European Tour.
To date, the Australian has 32 worldwide wins, with the biggest of those coming in his six-win year in 2013. He became the first man from his country to win the Masters Tournament, and Scott also has victories on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, and the PGA Tour of Australasia.
On the international scene, Scott has represented his country on several occasions, including a victory at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf in the same year as his major win. He has also been an ever present of the International Team at the Presidents Cup for the past two decades, playing in ten consecutive editions of the tournament.
Adam Scott | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Adam Derek Scott Born: July 16, 1980 Nationality: Australia Residence: Albany, Nassau, Bahamas
Career
College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Turned Pro: 2000 Professional Wins: 32 Highest World Ranking: 1 – May 18, 2014
2001 (1) – Alfred Dunhill Championship 2002 (2) – Qatar Masters, Diageo Scottish PGA Championship 2003 (2) – Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters, Deutsche Bank Championship 2004 (2) – The Players Championship, Booz Allen Classic 2005 (3) – Nissan Open, Johnnie Walker Classic, Barclays Singapore Open 2006 (2) – Barclays Singapore Open, Tour Championship 2007 (1) – Shell Houston Open 2008 (2) – Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, EDS Byron Nelson Championship 2009 (1) – Australian Open 2010 (2) – Valero Texas Open, Barclays Singapore Open 2011 (1) – WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 2012 (1) – Talisker Masters 2013 (6) – Masters Tournament, The Barclays, PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Australian PGA Championship, Talisker Masters, ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf 2014 (1) – Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 2016 (2) – Honda Classic, WGC-Cadillac Championship 2019 (1) – Australian PGA Championship 2020 (1) – Genesis Invitational 2023 (1) – Cathedral Invitational
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Achievements and Awards
PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit Winner – 2005, 2013
Adam Scott | What’s In His Bag?
Scott plays with mainly TaylorMade and Srixon clubs throughout his bag. He plays a Qi10 driver, along with a BRNR mini-driver. A selection of fairway woods, with both Qi10s and Stealths, are dropped in and out depending on which tournament the Aussie is playing in.
He plays Srixon irons, with the ZX Mk II, ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 Mk II all appearing, along with some Z-Forged irons as well. Scott plays Titleist Vokey wedges, with the SM10 and SM9 among his quartet of weapons. A Lab putter rounds out his bag.
For more on what is in Adam Scott’s bag, check out our full piece here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Adam Scott
When and where was Adam Scott born?
Adam Scott was born in Adelaide, Australia in July 1980. His father was a PGA Professional, and got his young son into the game.
When did Adam Scott turn professional?
Adam Scott turned professional in 2000 after spending time at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It would not take him long to win on the European Tour after turning professional.
How many professional titles has Adam Scott won?
As of July 2024, Adam Scott has won 32 times around the world, with victories on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, Asian Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia. His biggest win came at the 2013 Masters Tournament, but he also has wins in World Golf Championships events and in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Scott on the 18th green at Augusta after winning the Masters Tournament in 2013
Who is Adam Scott dating/married to?
Adam Scott is married to Marie Kozjar. The pair got married in 2014, and have welcomed three children into the world.
Did you Know?
Only Australian Masters Champion
To this day, Scott remains the only Australian to have tamed Augusta National. His victory in 2013 is also one of the most recent Australian major titles in the men’s game, with Jason Day and Cameron Smith as the only other men to have lifted a major trophy since Scott’s win.
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Ten Consecutive Presidents Cups
Adam Scott has a phenomenal record of playing in ten consecutive editions of the Presidents Cup – doing so from 2003 through to 2022. Incredibly, he has never been on the winning side in the competition.
Only Phil Mickelson (12) has played in more Presidents Cups than the Australian.
Back-to-Back-to-Back Wins
Adam Scott was at the peak of his powers in 2013. Having won the Masters Tournament and the Barclays, he was also the winner at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. That November, he won events in three straight weeks, claiming the Australian PGA Championship and the Talisker Masters on the PGA Tour of Australasia, he then teamed up with Jason Day to win the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf.
