Sam Adams (golfer)

Sam Adams (golfer)

Sam Adams (born May 9, 1946) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. He is one of only six left-handers to ever win a PGA Tour event.

Adams was born in Boone, North Carolina. He played golf collegiately at Appalachian State University. He turned professional in 1969.

On September 30, 1973, Adams recorded the only victory of his PGA Tour career, posting a 16-under-par 268 at the Quad Cities Open to win by three strokes over Dwight Nevil and Kermit Zarley. He was the first American lefty to win on the PGA Tour. He also had several other top-10 finishes including a T-2 finish at the 1972 Canadian Open. His best finish in a major championship was a T-23 at the 1977 U.S. Open.

He played on the Sunbelt Senior Tour after reaching age 50.

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour wins (1)

*1973 Quad Cities Open

Other wins (1)

"this list may be incomplete"
*1975 North Carolina Open

External links

* [http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/10/07/ Results and stats on PGA Tour's official site]


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