Adam Scott is aiming to leverage his consistent performance at the U.S. Open, entering Saturday's third round just three strokes behind leader Sam Burns. The 52-year-old golfer, who secured his sole major victory at The Masters in 2013, remains a strong contender at Oakmont following consecutive rounds of 70. Among the competitors, Scott is the only one with a major title to his name.Scott expressed his determination to excel in significant tournaments, stating, "I feel like this is what I've been working towards." He was close to contention at the PGA Championship and now aims to maintain his momentum over the weekend. "It's a long way to go, but I feel like my game is in good enough shape to do this," he added.The Australian golfer has accumulated 14 PGA Tour titles, with his latest win occurring in 2020 at Riviera. Reflecting on his career, Scott remarked, "Of course I'd like to win lots more tournaments, any of them, to be perfectly honest. I'd like to win something." He believes another major victory would significantly enhance his career achievements.Scott has participated in 96 consecutive majors since the 2001 Open, second only to Jack Nicklaus's record of 146 from 1962 to 1998. He acknowledged that maintaining consistency might not always be noticed but emphasized his pride in potentially winning this weekend. "That's really what I'm here to do," he stated.The competition remains fierce as American Ben Griffin shares fourth place with Scott after scoring a one-over 71 in the second round. Thriston Lawrence and Victor Perez are tied for sixth place with scores of one over for the tournament.

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Due to weather disruptions, Round 2 will continue at 7:30 a.m., followed by Round 3 starting around 9 a.m., with pairs teeing off from hole number one until about 3:30 p.m.Scott's focus remains on winning prestigious events each year. He noted that there are about eight significant tournaments annually that he aims to conquer. His dedication underscores his commitment to achieving further success on golf's biggest stages.