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After a sluggish start, including copping a two-shot penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the opening round, Scott turned the corner with a third round 66.<\/p>\n
He impressively went bogey free across the second half of the signature event.<\/p>\n
The Australian\u2019s surge was also financially lucrative with the tournament boasting a US$20 million (A$28m) prize purse.<\/p>\n
Scott collected US$826,666.67 (A$1.146m) for coming in a share of fourth at 11-under par, eight shots behind Young.<\/p>\n
If he did not improve his position after the second round, the former world No.1 would have earned US$42,750 (A$59,275).<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s good playing around here, for sure. Especially yesterday in the wind I played really, really nicely,\u201d Scott, who won win the PGA Tour last went to Doral a decade ago, said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was so disheartened after Friday\u2019s round, my putting was just so bad. I know a lot of guys have struggled with grain and stuff this week. But just felt like I\u2019m playing good and I\u2019m just not getting anything out of it. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s an incredible game because two days later I feel really good about things sitting here talking with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adam Scott of Australia walks off the 11th tee during the final round of the Cadillac Championship 2026 at Trump National Doral Miami.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n
No player gained more strokes with their approach play than Scott across the four rounds.<\/p>\n
In addition to striking his irons and wedges beautifully, Scott\u2019s short game was also in good order, ranked fifth for strokes gained around the green.<\/p>\n
It was once he was on the putting surface that the 2013 Masters champion let himself down.<\/p>\n
But some advice from fellow green jacket winner and good friend Trevor Immelman, who spotted an issue with his stroke from the commentary booth, helped him take more opportunities on the greens in the final two rounds.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I mean, I think Trev is as frustrated as me. Thankfully, he cares so much,\u201d Scott said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, he noticed a little something with my left elbow I think for quite awhile that we just haven\u2019t really focused on it. It gave me something to focus on and probably improved my path and face and all the things that you need to do without really having to stress too much about it. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo a few more went in, thank you, Trev. It\u2019s a nice feeling, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adam Scott, of Australia, reacts on the 18th hole during the final round of the Cadillac Championship.Source: AP<\/p>\n
The performance is also a massive confidence booster ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club later this month.<\/p>\n
That will be Scott\u2019s 99th straight major appearance.<\/p>\n
There had been some concern about whether he will get to a century of consecutive majors with the top 60 in the world rankings after the PGA Championship earning a place at the US Open.<\/p>\n
But Scott is tipped to move to 43rd in the world when the rankings update, effectively locking in the milestone at Shinnecock Hills next month.<\/p>\n
Now to contend he knows he needs to find greater consistency.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo win a major I\u2019m going to need to put four days together, not just a weekend coming from behind,\u201d Scott said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like my game is there. I\u2019m doing all the things that I think I need to do to be in that kind of condition. So next week is important to keep this confidence going and hopefully arrive at the U.S. PGA full of confidence and four good days and you just never know.\u201d<\/p>\n
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