Sam Adams (golfer)
Sam Adams (born May 9, 1946) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. He is one of few left-handers to win a PGA Tour event.
| Sam Adams | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 9, 1946 Boone, North Carolina |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 11 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Appalachian State University |
| Turned professional | 1969 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1974 |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 1974 |
| U.S. Open | T23: 1977 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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.
Adams played on the Sunbelt Senior Tour after reaching age 50.
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30, 1973 | Quad Cities Open | −16 (72-64-64-68=268) | 3 strokes | Dwight Nevil, Kermit Zarley |