Sam Burns and Adam Scott started the last round of the U.S. Open in the final group, one shot separating them in first and second place.

Adam Scott’s bid for a second major win has ended in heartbreak as the Aussie endured an absolutely brutal final round of 8-over par to fall out of contention.

At 44, Australia’s Adam Scott has emerged as a sentimental title favourite for the 125th US Open crown though he sits one stroke behind Sam Burns in shared second place with day one leader JJ Spaun.

Adam Scott believes he needs another major title to boost his World Golf Hall of Fame credentials and while the Australian was in the hunt during Sunday's final round at the U.S. Open his challenge faded as conditions became tougher in heavy rain.

The 2025 U.S. Open and its host, Oakmont Country Club, have delivered to expectation entering Sunday's final round. Only four golfers enter the last 18 holes under par. Only one of that group have previously won a major championship,

From Switzerland to the Bahamas, Adam Scott and his wife Marie Kojzar live a quiet, grounded life with their three children.

The U.S. Open has a prize purse of $21.5 million this year and has been taking place at the Oakmont Country Club in beautiful Pennsylvania. Currently atop the leaderboard is American golfer Sam Burns at four under par. Burns shot one under par in the third round on Saturday to maintain a one-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard.

Contrary to popular belief, golf has rarely been an old man's game. The sport is shaped by its youngsters, the 20- and 30-somethings who litter each major tournament's entry lists. More often than not,