Nov 16 (Reuters) - World number seven Adam Scott believes he can overcome his short game woes to win this week's Australian Open and set himself up for a successful season, just like Rory McIlroy in 2013 and Jordan Spieth the following year.
Scott, who has won the home tournament in 2009, started the season well with consecutive wins at the Honda Classic in Florida in February and WGC-Mexico Championship in March.
"Those guys (McIlroy and Spieth) went on and had unbelievable years right after winning. So you've got to take something from that, it's probably not just coincidence," Scott said.