Time to Shine

They're six of the best active players to have never won a major. Who of these can follow in the footsteps of the last three US Open champions – Lucas Glover, Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy – and make the tournament their breakthrough success?

Adam Scott

Say what you like about the long putter, the club has undoubtedly helped rejuvenate Adam Scott's career, one that promised so much in his early years as a pro. A supremely talented ball-striker, the Australian is finally starting to see some form in the majors – a tie for eighth at the Masters made it back-to-back top 10s in the big events following a seventh place at last year's US PGA. This, of course, followed his oh-so-near performance at Augusta in 2011 when he finished tied for second behind Charles Schwartzel.

What we like: With his almost technically perfect swing, it remains a mystery as to why he has yet to cross the major hurdle. If he can get putt like he does at Augusta then he'll be in the mix.

What's stopping him: He won't admit as much but Scott surely hates the US Open. A career-best tie for 21st in 2006 – and just as worryingly, six missed cuts – is all he has to show from 10 appearances.

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