Sam Adams is an American

United States

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 professional golfer

Professional golfer

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 who played on the PGA Tour

PGA Tour

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. He is one of only eight left-handers to ever win a PGA Tour event.

Adams was born in Boone, North Carolina

Boone, North Carolina

Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was reported as 17,122, as of 2010...

. He played golf collegiately at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a comprehensive , public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State, also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App, is the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system...

. 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

Dwight Nevil

Dwight Nevil is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and later played on the Champions Tour.Nevil was born in Altus, Oklahoma. He played on the PGA Tour full-time from 1971–1977...

 and Kermit Zarley

Kermit Zarley

Kermit Millard Zarley, Jr. is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He is also an author of several books.-Biography:...

. 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

Men's major golf championships

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 was a T-23 at the 1977 U.S. Open

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.

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

PGA Tour wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning Score	Margin of Victory	Runners-up
1	Sep 30, 1973 1973 PGA Tour The 1973 PGA Tour season was played from January 4 to December 1. The season consisted of 48 official money events. Jack Nicklaus won the most tournaments, seven, and there were seven first-time winners. The tournament results and award winners are listed below.-Tournament results:The following...	Quad Cities Open	-16 (72-64-64-68=268)	3 strokes	Dwight Nevil Dwight Nevil Dwight Nevil is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and later played on the Champions Tour.Nevil was born in Altus, Oklahoma. He played on the PGA Tour full-time from 1971–1977... ,   Kermit Zarley Kermit Zarley Kermit Millard Zarley, Jr. is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He is also an author of several books.-Biography:...

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