Scott’s drought is likely to grow

Associated Press

SYDNEY

A “flat” and tired Adam Scott shot a 2-over 73 at the Australian Open on today, a round likely to allow him to scrape into the weekend but do little to end his 2015 victory drought.

Scott, playing for the sixth time in eight weeks, was right on the cutline when he finished his second round just before midday, but higher afternoon scores would likely see the number go a few strokes to his advantage.

The winner of at least one tournament every year since 2001, Scott said he failed to take advantage of better scoring conditions and softer greens on The Australian Golf Club course. Scott, who three-putted twice for bogeys, didn’t make a single birdie, admitting he couldn’t remember when he last had a round without one.

“I can’t recall off the top of my head, normally I can sneak one in,” said Scott, managing a smile.

He was nine shots off the lead when he finished his round.

“I just misjudged the pace of the greens for most of the day,” Scott said. “I just couldn’t get myself to hit the putt hard enough and when the greens slow down I tend to struggle, and I did again today.”