Adam Scott can cement his legacy as an icon of Australian golf and take a place among the game’s greats after playing his way into the final group for championship Sunday at the US Open.

There are no places to hide at a U.S. Open, particularly at Oakmont Country Club. There are no crevasses to crawl into or shadows to wait in. There are eyeballs on you the moment you first step foot onto the property.

Playing "old-man par golf", Adam Scott is eyeing US Open glory after storming into contention as a raft of heavyweights floundered during the second round in Pennsylvania.