Everyone's favorite Aussie, Adam Scott, is in a strong position after the first 54 holes of the U.S. Open. Not only is he tied for second place, just one stroke behind leader Sam Burns, he is also the only player in the top 10 who has the considerable advantage of knowing what it feels like to win a major championship.

Adam Scott’s Australian Family Features Dad Phil, an Ex-Pro Golfer Before Accident originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Golfing runs in Adam Scott's family thanks to his dad Phil Scott's impressive history with the sport. Phil is a former golf pro before a motorcycle accident prompted a knee injury which inhibited his career.

Adam Scott is not only drawing attention for his play during the U.S. Open but his unique outfit choice as well. Like other PGA Tour events, Scott's hat and shirt at the US Open have the same red logo, but some fans are not familiar with the golfer's sponsor choice.

Since then, they have three kids: Bo Vera, Bjorn and Byron. There's your answer!

When one door closes, another door opens. Or, in golf terms, when one golfer collapses, another one sneaks out with a win. In this case, those golfers were Adam Scott and Ernie Els, respectively, at least when it comes to the 2012 Open Championship.

"I feel like I can keep this up for another 18 months, for sure." But is that enough time for Scott to finally win a second major?

It’s one of the many genius scenes of Severance, but Adam Scott was not here for it when it came to being the man who had to pull it off. He said it was one of those shoot days that always felt like it was “on the horizon,” continuing with these words:

While only a half dozen players remain in realistic contention for the national championship, one has captured the crowd's imagination above all others: Adam Scott, chasing his first U.S. Open victory in his 24th try.

From Switzerland to the Bahamas, Adam Scott and his wife Marie Kojzar live a quiet, grounded life with their three children.