As time has gone on, Adam Scott’s need to fill the “large gap” in his resume has solely burned brighter.
Ten consecutive Presidents Cup appearances for the Worldwide group for 9 straight defeats after a tie on debut makes for sorry studying for the 44-year-old.
He could possibly be forgiven for dropping hope, or his ardour for fronting up within the biennial occasion, however that’s not how Australia’s solely Masters champion operates.
Mid-year it appeared a historic eleventh time suiting up for the Worldwide could also be out of the query however a shocking run of type throughout the Scottish hyperlinks and the Fed-Ex Cup playoff secured his place in Montreal by way of an computerized qualification place.
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That stretch included runner-up finishes on the Scottish Open and the BMW Championship as properly a tie for tenth at The Open and fifth on the Tour Championship which arguably makes Scott probably the most in-form participant on the Worldwide group.
The Queenslander is certain to play a key position of their bid to assert a second win within the occasion’s 30-year historical past and he understands that point is operating out for him to lastly style victory.
“It appears longevity is a little bit of a theme round me in the mean time… however successful a Presidents Cup is a large gap in my resume,” Scott instructed Australian Golf Digest.
“I don’t know if there might be anymore Presidents Cups or not. It’s attending to that time.”
It’s not the primary time Scott has expressed his worry of by no means experiencing the jubilation compatriots Greg Norman, Steve Elkington, Stuart Appleby and Craig Parry did at Royal Melbourne in 1998.
He made comparable feedback on the 2019 version – which was additionally staged at Royal Melbourne – which ring true immediately.
“I feel it (successful) would most likely imply much more to me than I’ve ever thought,” Scott mentioned on the time.
“I see this occasion carrying on into the long run and it is going to be extremely disappointing if I performed all these and by no means gained a Presidents Cup.
“I really feel I’d be lacking one thing.”
The notion of an empty void in his glittering profession – that has additionally included being world No.1 and racking up 40 skilled wins – prompted Scott to undertake a reconnaissance mission final yr.
For the primary time in his life, he attended the Ryder Cup, and he soaked within the drama of the Saturday periods which included Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay’s caddy Joe La Cava aggressively buying and selling insults on the 18th inexperienced, and within the automotive park later that evening.
Scott was at Marco Simone in Rome for sponsor commitments, however his thoughts was firmly centered on making a scouting report for Worldwide group captain Mike Weir forward of this week’s Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Membership in Canada.
“I planted some seeds with Mike for him to consider,” Scott mentioned.
“You should have observed like Corey (Conners), Min Woo (Lee) and Mac (Mackenzie) Hughes performed (the PGA Tour’s Procore Championship) in Napa final week and performed fairly properly.
“We’re ensuring our guys are actually ready and can present up at Montreal prepared.”
Scott, Si Woo Kim and Byeong Hun An in the meantime teed it up on the opposite facet of the Atlantic on the DP World Tour’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England.
The Internationals have positioned an emphasis on being battle-ready.
It was born from the concept the Individuals’ lack of match play within the 5 weeks between the PGA Tour’s Tour Championship and the Ryder Cup proved to be pricey towards a sharper European outfit.
Scott had been taking part in alongside the Europeans on the DP World Tour within the lead-up to the Ryder Cup and was captivated by the highlight which shone on Europe’s representatives at these occasions which included the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship.
“The European Tour actually embraced their Ryder Cup gamers throughout these two weeks,” Scott mentioned.
“They put them on a pedestal and introduced them as ‘Ryder Cuppers’ in all places. Everybody bonded. Half the group ate breakfast collectively each morning at Wentworth.”
From witnessing the European preparations, Scott is guaranteeing that the group comes collectively for follow rounds and bonding periods.
‘GOING TO FEEL LIKE A HOME GAME’
Banding collectively has been a relentless problem for the Worldwide group however since 2019, they’ve discovered unity by the symbolism of the defend which is proudly displayed on group shirts, jumpers and caps.
“It’s this defend, this defend that we’ve got (that galvanises us),” Weir mentioned.
“We’re a fruits of fellows coming from everywhere in the world attempting to return collectively for one week. We really feel like we’re all a part of the identical group. (The defend) has introduced us nearer collectively.”
The combating spirit delivered to life by the defend will turn out to be useful towards one more star-studded American group.
5 of the highest ten gamers within the Official World Gold Rankings – together with world primary Scottie Scheffler and two-time main winner this yr Xander Schauffele – might be donning the pink, white and blue.
The Internationals however solely have 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama ranked inside the highest ten on this planet whereas Scott and fellow Australian Jason Day are the one different main winners on the Worldwide group in comparison with the USA boasting six main champions.
“There’s little question on paper, we’re the underdogs once more, however our group is pretty good and there’s extra depth than we’ve got most years,” Scott mentioned.
“I’m very constructive.
“I performed the Canadian Open this yr up in Hamilton, and it was like a serious. The Canada versus USA rivalry is a bit like Australia versus New Zealand.
“With Mike as captain and three Canadians taking part in, they’re going to make this really feel like a house sport for us.”
As for his personal desperation to win, Scott is extra centered on the way it will profit the Presidents Cup going ahead than his personal legacy.
Mesmerised by the vocal crowds and captivated by the drama in Rome final yr, Scott – who has hinted that he’s all however sure to captain the Worldwide group at Kingston Heath in Melbourne in 2028 – envisions the Presidents Cup in the future matching the standing of the Ryder Cup throughout the world of golf.
“I want to have a greater report personally, and I’m eager to show that round,” Scott – who has gained 18, misplaced 25 and tied six matches for the Internationals to this point – mentioned.
“So far as the competitors goes, we’re 30 years into the Presidents Cup and that appears like a very very long time, however we should be extra aggressive.
“The Internationals have to win in Montreal, after which ultimately we have to win in America, to actually validate this competitors to the extent the Ryder Cup is.”