Adam Scott comments on competition growth since Jordan Spieth's debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Adam Scott, at the Tour Championship taking place at East Lake, shared insights on the PGA Tour's evolution over his career. He noted that since Jordan Spieth joined the tour, younger players are entering with significantly better preparation. Scott reflected on the increasing standard, stating that managing professional golf's demands has become more challenging. He emphasized that the learning curve for new players has accelerated, resulting in a deeper competitive field, which makes consistent high-level play more demanding for veterans like himself.
- •Scott has played 14 Tour Championships, currently competing at East Lake.
- •He mentioned younger players are better prepared than in previous decades.
- •Scott believes the overall standard on the PGA Tour has significantly improved.
- •He feels maintaining high performance is increasingly demanding.
- •Scott shot an opening round of 66 at the Tour Championship.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Scott names the biggest change he’s noticed on the PGA Tour since Jordan Spieth made his debut
"46-year-old Adam Scott has seen it all on the PGA Tour. He made his debut on the tour in the height of Tiger Woods’ prime, and has been one of the best players on the planet for the next 23 years.
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