While the 2025 U.S. Open has produced a few surprising contenders, Adam Scott is one of the more familiar faces near the top of the leaderboard.
Scott, the winner of the 2013 Masters Tournament, is still in search of his second-ever major championship. There’s no time like the present, as he’s been a standout at Oakmont and a fan favorite based on reactions from the crowds.
However familiar Scott has become with golf enthusiasts over the years, his journey to the PGA Tour is unlike many of his peers.
From where does Scott hail, here is more about his upbringing and a unique path to briefly play collegiately in the United States before turning professional in 2000.
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Where is Adam Scott from?
Scott is from Australia.
He was born in Adelaide, South Australia and at nine, moved with his family to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. At 13, Scott and his family settled on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
His residence is now listed as Albany, Nassau, Bahamas.
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Where did Adam Scott go to college?
Scott was a member of the golf team at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or UNLV.
He made his way from Australia to Las Vegas in 1998, joining the team months after they won a national title. That said, Scott says his decision to attend UNLV was not because of their success, but rather an informational brochure about campus.
Scott spent two seasons on the Rebels golf team before turning professional. During his time at UNLV, he earned All-American honors and credits the two seasons there as crucial for his development.
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How old is Adam Scott?
Scott is 44 years old. He was born on July 16, 1980.
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Adam Scott career earnings
Scott has earned over $81.2 million in his professional career, per Spotrac.
During this year’s PGA Tour, Scott is believed to have earned just under $1 million as he entered the U.S. Open in mid-June. Scott’s 15th-place finish at The Sentry netted him $292,000, his highest payday of 2025 thus far.
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