KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Adam Scott says published reports that he is seeing actress Kate Hudson are untrue, and that the photogenic twosome, who met in Maui this weekend, are merely new friends.

Scott seemed to try to make a quiet exit after signing for a 3-under-par 70 in the final round of the Mercedes Championship, but a half dozen reporters flagged him down to ask about Hudson, star of "Bride Wars" and "Fools Gold," among other films.

Scott and Hudson were seen getting into a car together at the Plantation House restaurant earlier in the week. The golfer said the two were part of a group that included Mercedes winner Geoff Ogilvy and PGA Tour trainer David Darbyshire.

"We went out to dinner for David's birthday," Scott said.