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Adam Scott: Twice a Master in 2013

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13 years ago

Nov 17, 2013

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Adam Scott has won his second Masters of 2013. The golfer defended his Australian Masters title Sunday at Royal Melbourne, besting a charging-then-faltering Matt Kuchar by two strokes. Scott’s even-par 71 secured his second victory in as many weeks and his second “Masters” victory of the year, to go along with his win at Augusta in early April.

The win continues the Australian golfer’s triumphant homecoming and further cements him as one of the very best players in the game. As of last week’s Official World Golf Ranking, Scott sits in second place behind world No. 1 Tiger Woods in the much decried metric of golfing success over a two-year “rolling” period.

Speaking of rolling, since Scott poured in a 12-footer for birdie on the second playoff hole at the Masters in April he’s been consistently very good. The golfer won The Barclays at Liberty National and last week’s Australian PGA, and he made the cut in every tournament he started on the PGA Tour this season, in addition to finishing inside the top 10 six times.

Outpacing Matt Kuchar at Royal Melbourne — especially after a double bogey at No. 14 — was yet another indication of the 33-year-old Australian’s mettle. The win provides yet another illustration of how far removed we are from the discussions about whether Scott has the fiber to win a major. The same too with discussions as to whether the meltdown at Royal Lytham in 2012 would be the closest the golfer would ever get to hoisting major hardware.

Indeed, after beginning the final round of the Australian Masters with a four stroke lead, Scott began to crumble, calling to mind his fumbling back nine at the Open Championship two years ago. However, Scott is a different golfer now, and he was able to right the ship at Royal Melbourne, however, buoyed by a key birdie at No. 15

“I made a lot of errors, but I managed to hang on despite being a little shaky out there,” Scott said after the round.

He was shaky, to be sure, but not shaken by adversity as he was two years ago. And while Adam Scott’s second Masters victory of 2013 may not be nearly as earthshaking at his first, it’s a clear statement that he (along with Henrik Stenson who now has a pair of significant trophies of his own) is the premier player in the global game of golf entering 2014.

And perhaps more importantly, he now has a yellow jacket to complement his green one.

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Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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Ken

Nov 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm

The rest of us have no experience of playing Sunday afternoon at this level. Scott hung in there and did what he had to. He made mistakes, too. Kuchar had to ‘go for it’ and that leads to risk. I’m a Kuchar fan, but this stuff happens every week. Congrats to Adam Scott.

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Kuchar Chokes!

Nov 17, 2013 at 3:31 pm

Kuchar gave it away… Wonder what the strength of the field is in these Aussie events… Pretty poor?

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- Kuchar Chokes! NOT!
  
  Nov 17, 2013 at 4:21 pm
  
  It would be better to acknowledge how Scott hung in this time with the stress of being home and winning last week – creating the thought of a possible Aussie triple crown with this win in everyones minds.
  
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  - Rich
    
    Nov 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm
    
    Couldn’t agree more. Congrats to Adam Scott. He is a real champion and deserves all his success. As far as field strength is concerned, it’s worth noting that only one player has ever won the triple crown in Australia. Robert Allenby back in 2005. This includes all the years Greg Norman played the Aussie tournaments. There might not be top name players in all these events but don’t think for a second that the competition is light on. Cheers.
    
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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

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Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

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OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

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Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

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World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

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FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

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Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

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Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

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It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.