Adam Scott Eyes a Historic Win While Playing with Respect at Oakmont

Adam Scott, age 44, is one back and in the final group Sunday at the U.S. Open. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

OAKMONT, Pa. — Adam Scott first played Oakmont Country Club while on a reconnaissance mission with then-defending U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who lost a ton of balls and shot 83. Scott maneuvered his way around the storied course with considerable ease, and felt pretty good about himself.

Then came the start of the 2007 U.S. Open.