Adam Scott is assured follow rounds at Augusta subsequent week will present ample Masters preparation after revealing he skipped his common pre-tournament go to as a part of a rejigged scheduled which incorporates taking part in the week earlier than the 12 months’s first main.
The 2013 Masters champ is teeing is up in Houston this week earlier than heading to Georgia the place he usually makes a visit as a part of an annual reconnaissance mission which incorporates rounds together with his father.
Making modifications to his pre-tournament routine have been partly compelled by modifications to the PGA Tour schedule but additionally for Scott to seek out the aggressive type he needs to take to Augusta the place he has performed each Masters since 2002.
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As a Masters winner Scott additionally has entry to the course outdoors of the match and has made a number of visits over time because the course has developed with extra modifications in retailer for this 12 months’s occasion, which begins subsequent Thursday.
However the 43-year-old has put profitable the Valero Texas Open on his radar assured his Augusta data will kick-in when he will get there subsequent week.
“I don’t have tons of time simply to drift up there and I assumed it wasn’t the large precedence for me main into this Masters, I feel,” he mentioned in Houston.
“I’ve performed there rather a lot. I do know they modified the second and I do know they’ve relaid a pair greens, however I feel I can go in there at this level feeling fairly comfy and ought to be assured that I do know the golf course nicely sufficient on a pair follow rounds Tuesday and Wednesday.”
Scott hasn’t gained anyplace since 2020 however has two top-10s type 5 occasions to this point in 2024 and is extra keen to make the changes to get the very best out of his sport
“I feel after I adjusted up to now it was slightly bit troublesome. I feel I’m fairly open to simply doing no matter I really feel is greatest now,” he mentioned.
“Juggling a number of various factors at this level in my profession, I find yourself simply counting on like a intestine intuition of what feels proper and what’s not, and it’s even much less about does this course swimsuit me and is that this the suitable week to play if I really feel like I must play. I assumed this week was a fantastic week for me to play.
“You’ve received to choose your moments. Having the construction of a match this week main into the Masters I feel was good, particularly coming off some
fairly common outcomes the final couple of tournaments, so on the lookout for higher right here this week.”
He has additionally gained twice in Houston and is eager to get that profitable vibe again earlier than tackling the world’s greatest gamers on the Masters.
“Issues are at all times altering not solely with the PGA TOUR schedule, however with the place my sport is at, with what’s happening round me and making an attempt to steadiness every part and make the very best selections,” he mentioned.
“I equally like taking part in in Houston, I’ve gained in Houston as nicely and I’ve gained right here, however you simply can’t play each week so that you’ve received to simply make form of intestine selections on actually what you want.
“I’m pleased that this time it’s labored out that I’m again right here at Valero.”