Australian Adam Scott started the Australian Open five shots behind the frontrunners but managed to take the outright lead after an impressive performance. However, his hopes were dashed when an errant tee shot on the par-4 seventh hole led to a devastating outcome for Scott. Despite making eight birdies on the day, including a sixth one that put him in the outright lead, Scott ultimately finished the tournament three strokes behind the eventual leaders Joaquin Niemann and Rikuya Hoshino. The mistake on the seventh hole proved to be costly for Scott, as he reflected on “paying the ultimate price” for that error. Despite the setback, Scott’s performance showed promise and hinted at the potential for a remarkable achievement.
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