Oakmont is set to test every player at this week’s U.S. Open and Adam Scott believes he is up to the task.

Playing his 15^th U.S. Open, Scott has already faced Oakmont during the 2007 U.S. Open and while a missed cut doesn’t provide many positive memories to draw on, Scott believes he is far better prepared for the challenge this year.

"I don’t have a lot of great memories. I only played two rounds here, unfortunately, that year, and I played poorly. So I definitely would like to turn that around this week and have a much more memorable experience at Oakmont," said Scott.

"I’ve enjoyed my practice rounds and my early scouting trip up here. I think I’m familiar with the golf course, and I’ve got my plan in place."

"I really feel that if I can execute and play my style of golf this U.S. Open, I haven’t seen a better set up for me personally than this."

While much is being made about the Oakmont greens, Scott believes they will even out the field and his ball striking may provide him with an edge over his competitors.

"Every factor of the game is a huge test here at Oakmont,and the greens get a lot of attention. I think it’s going to be tough for everybody. They’re so severe, probably the most severe greens we’re going to putt on this year," added Scott.

"I do feel they’re a bit of a leveller. They’re so difficult,the long range stuff and the speed that’s involved. Of course, someone’s going to make some long putts, but I think it’s going to be much tougher than usual."

"I could be the best putter in the field this week, but if I don’t hit a fairway, I probably won’t have a chance. If I can drive the ball how I usually do, I think I’m at a little bit of an advantage starting out playing from down the fairway," continued Scott, who says he will try to challenge the course this week.

"You look at the quality of players and how well a lot of the top players are playing, it’s going to be a very, very difficult golf course to lay back and execute perfectly all week."

"The greens are just so severe that coming in with a longer club all the time is probably going to catch up with you. And I feel like if any of the top guys play well, you’re at a disadvantage if you’re plodding your way around."

"I think you need to challenge this course. That doesn’t necessarily mean attack. You’ve got to be a little bit smart, but I think my plan certainly is to challenge this golf course this week."

With the mental challenge of the U.S. Open looming, Scott is feeling fresh and is approaching the week in a positive frame of mind.

"I’m pretty glad I took two weeks off because this is going to be probably as tough a test as we’ve ever faced at a U.S. Open," added Scott.

"You’ve just really got to have the right mindset going out this week to enjoy whatever gets thrown at you."

"If you get crazy putts, enjoy the challenge of it. Do whatever you have to do to fool yourself that it’s not do or die and just have some fun with it. Stay calm."

"If I go deep in this tournament, hopefully that will hold me in good stead, when I need it the most."