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Adam Scott will finally follow in the footsteps of Greg Norman in reaching the top of the world rankings

Scott set to reach the top

Adam Scott can enjoy this week's HP Byron Nelson Championship on television, safe in the knowledge that he will become world number one regardless of the result.

Golf • 15 May 14

Rory McIlroy believes Tiger Woods probably won't be missed at Augusta come Sunday

Masters retains plenty of bite without Tiger

The 78th US Masters gets under way with Rory McIlroy favourite in the absence of four-time winner Tiger Woods. RTÉ Sport’s Greg Allen talks to some of the leading contenders at Augusta.

Golf • 08 Apr 15

Adam Scott: 'Everything I've done this year has been planned carefully so that I can peak this week'

Great Scott wants more majors

Adam Scott does not want to be known as a one-hit wonder and says he is desperate to become a multiple major winner.

Golf • 09 Apr 14

Matt Every's final round of 70 proved to be enough to take title

Every takes Bay Hill as Scott slips

Adam Scott blew his chance to defend the US Masters as world number one as Matt Every claimed his first PGA Tour title in a dramatic climax to the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Golf • 23 Mar 14

Adam Scott started third round with a seven-shot lead

Scott hangs onto lead as Bradley looms

Adam Scott will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday after a rollercoaster third day at Bay Hill in Florida.

Golf • 22 Mar 14

Adam Scott produced a stunning round of 62, including two eagles

Scott sizzles at Palmer Invitational

Graeme McDowell’s four-under-par round of 68 left him best placed of the Irish but still six behind leader Adam Scott after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Golf • 21 Mar 14

Adam Scott ended the season by winning the Australian PGA and the Australian Masters

Scott edges out Woods for US writers award

US Masters champion Adam Scott has edged out world number one Tiger Woods as Player of the Year in voting by the Golf Writers Association of America.

Golf • 02 Jan 14

Rory McIlroy plays out of the rough during day two of the Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club

McIlroy two shots off the lead in Australia

Rory McIlroy shot a second-round 65 to give himself a chance of winning the first trophy of a forgettable year at the Emirates Australian Open.

Golf • 29 Nov 13

Adam Scott: 'I can't sit here and complain about anything'

Scott leads Australian Open, McIlroy seven back

Masters champion Adam Scott leads at the Emirates Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy is seven shots adrift.

Golf • 28 Nov 13

Jason Day and Adam Scott finished ten shots ahead of nearest rivals

Day guides Australia to World Cup

Australia's Jason Day held off the challenge of Denmark's Thomas Bjorn and countryman Adam Scott to win the individual prize at the World Cup of Golf as the Aussie duo also claimed the team prize.

Golf • 24 Nov 13

Adam Scott, Rickie Fowler and Jack Wilson share a moment after Adam Scott is presented with the winners trophy

Scott takes convincing win in Australia

Masters champion and world number two Adam Scott clinched a four-shot victory at the Australian PGA Championship following a final-day 67.

Golf • 10 Nov 13

Adam Scott: 'I think it was a grind for everyone, I didn't see too many good scores out there'

Scott holds three-shot lead at Aussie PGA

Adam Scott will go into the final round of the Australian PGA Championship with a three-shot lead over Rickie Fowler and David McKenzie.

Golf • 09 Nov 13

Ricky Fowler signalled his intent with an opening 63

Fowler heads home-based trio at Aussie PGA

Masters champion Adam Scott was part of a three-man Australian challenge two shots adrift of leader Rickie Fowler after the first round of the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.

Golf • 07 Nov 13

Adam Scott held his nerve at The Barclays

Scott wins The Barclays by one shot

Gary Woodland missed a birdie putt on the 18th hole as Adam Scott hung on for victory by one shot at The Barclays in Jersey City.

Golf • 26 Aug 13

Adam Scott is ready to make up for last year's mistakes

Scott determined to make amends at the Open

The painful way in which Adam Scott lost last year's British Open steeled the Australian and gave him the willpower to win his first major championship at this year's US Masters.

Golf • 17 Jul 13

Adam Scott is happy to let Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hog the limelight

Scott ready to take a back seat at US Open

Adam Scott admits he will be the "third wheel" when he tees off alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in the US Open, despite being the reigning Masters champion.

Golf • 11 Jun 13

Graeme McDowell is hoping that his RBC Heritage victory will spur him on to further wins

McDowell hopes to kick on

Graeme McDowell hopes his first PGA Tour win for three years can kickstart his career instead of signalling it is time to take his foot off the gas.

Golf • 09 May 13

The use of long putters has been a controversial issue with many golfers claiming they are unfair

Scott defends use of long putters

Adam Scott has defended the use of controversial long putters and told golf's governing bodies to focus on more pressing issues.

Golf • 06 Nov 12

Scott looking to the future at USPGA Championship

Adam Scott will never forget what happened at the Open just three weeks ago, but it is history to him now and he is looking to the future.

Golf • 09 Aug 12

McDowell has no words of comfort for Scott

Graeme McDowell admitted he found it difficult to say anything to playing partner Adam Scott after the Australian blew The Open.

Golf • 23 Jul 12

Ernie Els wins his second Claret Jug - ten years after winning his first

Els claims Open after Scott collapse

South African Ernie Els won the British Open by one stroke from Adam Scott on Sunday after the Australian suffered an extraordinary late collapse on an incident-packed final day.

Golf • 22 Jul 12

Adam Scott hits a shot on the 13th hole during his fine opening round

Adam Scott one clear at Royal Lytham

Australian Adam Scott is the first round leader of the Open Golf Championship, with plenty of big names well in pursuit after an eventful day at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

Golf • 19 Jul 12

Adam Scott