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 is contending for the US Open title this week at Oakmont, which very few expected. He knows this could be his last major chance.

Adam Scott spent the better part of the first two days of the U.S. Open quietly going about his business — unnoticed despite being in contention.