Adam Scott joins Jack Nicklaus in an exclusive major championship.
‘It Was on My Radar’: Adam Scott Reacts to Joining Jack Nicklaus in Exclusive Major Championship Club at U.S. Open
Adam Scott recently reacted to being only the second golfer in history to compete in 100 consecutive golf majors. During the pre-tournament press conference at the 2026 U.S. Open, the Australian golfer claimed that this is something no one can aim for at the start of their career.
Scott mentioned that he first started paying attention to this feat a few years ago, and later it came on his radar. He stated, "It's a strange one because it's not something you really set out to do or aim for. But in all honesty, since Pinehurst a couple years ago, it kind of was on my radar."
Adam Scott claimed that this achievement was on his radar for 2 years.
Scott also discussed how he did not qualify for the 2026 U.S. Open automatically, and to complete the aforementioned feat, qualification became a burden for him. He explained, "Earlier this year, as I wasn't automatically qualified for this event, it became a bit of a weight on my shoulders making sure I got here."
Adam Scott Appreciate Jack Nicklaus for His Consistency in Golf Majors
Adam Scott appreciates Jack Nickalus for this consistency.
Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most consecutive appearances in major championships at 146. This means he has never missed a major in 36 years. Scott discussed this record during the press conference, calling it extremely incredible. He even stated that he cannot imagine playing all four majors for 11 years straight from now on to tie it.
Adam Scott shared his last meeting with Jack Nicklaus.
The golfer explained, "It's been fun. I had a photograph with Jack Nicklaus a couple of weeks ago at his Memorial Tournament, and he's the other guy who made it to a hundred in a row. He, in fact, made it way past that, and I can't even think about playing another 11 or 12 years straight of these, but I'm really excited for this week."
Adam Scott Claimed 'Focus' Helped Him Get This Massive Achievement
Adam Scott revealed the real reason for his consistency.
Scott also admitted that keeping consistent for 25 years straight was not easy for him. His focus, however, was important in getting him to this stage. He described the major championship as golf's highest level, and playing there is definitely a significant deal.
He stated, "I would say probably overall a certain level of focus has been required over the 25 years to maintain, I'll call it golf at this elite level, major championship level. It has taken a lot of focus to do that. I think there are lots of little things you could break down after that, but I'm quite proud that I've managed to keep my focus this long and keep pushing through."