Adam Scott seeks first FedEx Cup title at 46 years old
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

At the Tour Championship, Adam Scott, at 46 years old, is tied for third after a five-under 65, improving his score to 12-under 198. He trails Viktor Hovland by three strokes heading into the final round. Scott aims for his first Tour title in over six years, with the FedEx Cup within reach. He overcame a bogey early in his round, benefiting from effective putting. Scott's history includes a previous Tour Championship win in 2006, and he hopes to make history as the oldest winner of the playoff finale.
- •Adam Scott is the oldest player in the Tour Championship field.
- •He carded six birdies to improve his position entering the final round.
- •Scott won the Tour Championship in 2006 and seeks another title.
- •He is three strokes behind 54-hole leader Viktor Hovland.
- •Scott has not won a Tour title in over six years.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Scott eyes FedEx Cup glory at age 46
"“40 years ago, there was a 46-year-old golfer in the state of Georgia who mounted quite a Sunday charge down in Augusta, Georgia to win a sixth Green Jacket. Same age — just saying.”
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