Adam Scott has won more than 30 times around the world, but one golfing nation remains without his name on a trophy.
The 46-year-old returns to Japan this week for his fourth career start at the Baycurrent Classic, hoping to add a victory on Japanese soil to an already decorated international resume.
A 14-time PGA Tour winner with more than 30 victories worldwide, Scott has enjoyed success across the globe throughout his career – but Japan remains a notable omission.
“It would be fantastic to be able to be victorious in Japan,” Scott said.
“I kind of pride myself on having won all around the world and this is a big place missing in my golfing resume, so it would be fun to be in contention and have a chance to win this week.”
While he is yet to seriously contend for the title in Japan, Scott has long enjoyed returning to the country, with the enthusiastic crowds and unique cultural experience making the tournament a highlight of his schedule.
“I’ve been playing in Japan for many years now. I think the thing that stands out the most is the enthusiastic fans,” he said.
“Such great support every year we come and play here, so I’ve enjoyed that for many years.
“Everyone also enjoys taking in some of the Japanese culture really. It’s a fun week.”
With his game trending in the right direction, Scott believes he is well placed to make a push for a breakthrough victory in Japan.
“My golf game is feeling really good,” he said.
“I played solid at the Presidents Cup, I finished second the week before that at Wentworth at the BMW PGA, I played nicely through the Playoffs.
“My game feels very solid. I think it’s getting a little bit better all the time. A bit too slowly for my liking, but it’s getting better.”
Scott is joined by Min Woo Lee as the only other Australian in the Baycurrent Classic field.
Elsewhere on the DP World Tour, Elvis Smylie headlines five Australasians at the Spanish Open, while Kelsey Bennett continues her push for a top-three finish in the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit at the Amarco Korea Championship alongside five other Australians.
