Adam Scott's Big Meltdown On Sunday At The Open

Adam Scott reckons Tiger Woods’ former caddie can help him fend off a final-day charge from the American superstar at The Open.

The Aussie has a four-shot lead going into today’s final round but insists he will cope with the nerves of trying to close out his first Major with the advice of experienced bagman Steve Williams.

The Kiwi caddie had an acrimonious split with Woods last year and has made some controversial comments about the former world No.1

But now Scott – who leads Graeme McDowell and Brandt Snedeker by four with Tiger a shot further back in fourth place – reckons his caddie will be key to keeping him on the path to a famous victory today.

Scott said: “It’s a benefit to have a guy like Steve on the bag. We’re getting on really well out there and he believes in the way I’m going about my business.

“At some point tomorrow I’m sure there’s going to be a time when I’m going to lean on his experience.

And he’s going to have some great advice on how to tackle a certain situation. He’s such a positive guy and that can rub off on a player as well. It’s an advantage to have Steve as my caddie.

“I have a pretty good record when I’m leading so I should be confident going into tomorrow.

“I just need to do the same stuff I’ve been doing. That has been effective so far and it shouldn’t really change just because it’s Sunday.

“Obviously there are nerves because there’s a finishing line out there somewhere. But throughout my career somehow I’ve been able to handle that situation fairly well most of the time.”