2013 Player of the Year Race Intensifies After Adam Scott Wins The Barclays

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Published: August 26, 2013

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No. 2 with a bullet.

That's where Adam Scott stands in the World Golf Rankings after pulling off a remarkable victory at The Barclays Sunday in Jersey City, N.J., the first of the FedEx Cup playoff tournaments.

Scott was just an also-ran at Liberty National Golf Course when the final round began. He was stuck in a large pack of near-contenders at six under par. Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland held the lead at 12 under, and it seemed like one of those two players (or Kevin Chappell at 11 under) had the best chance to win.

But Scott wasn't focused on the idea of winning when he teed off; he just wanted to continue to play well and perhaps make a few putts.

That's just what happened. He made five birdies, and the rest of his card was clean. He did not have a single bogey. In pulling off the victory, Scott put himself in prime contention for PGA Player of the Year honors.

The 33-year-old Australian has had a tremendous year, starting with his defeat of Angel Cabrera in a playoff to win the Masters in April. While that was Scott's only victory until his come-from-behind effort at The Barclays, he asserted himself with his performances in the majors.



After his victory at Augusta, Scott did not distinguish himself at the U.S. Open, finishing in a tie for 45th at Merion. However, he was in the hunt at the British Open (tied for third) and then closed out the major season by tying for fifth in the PGA Championship.

Scott's win at The Barclays may have put him in the lead for the honor. When you win a major, contend in two others and win a playoff event, your resume looks pretty good.

He is clearly quite proud of the season he has enjoyed.

Adam Scott said he'd rather have his green jacket than 5 Tour wins; now he's got a major and a FedEX win. "I didn't think I had a chance."

— Robert Lusetich (@RobertLusetich) August 25, 2013 But the...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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