About John Adams
Born 1954. John Adams is an American golfer.
John Adams (born May 5, 1954) is an American professional golfer.
Adams was born in Altus, Oklahoma and went to college at Arizona State.
Adams finished runner-up on the PGA Tour on two occasions, including a playoff loss to Jay Haas at the 1982 Hall of Fame.
Adams finished tied for 11th at the 1993 U.S. Open, his best major finish.
Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
Results in major championships Note: Adams never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Adams?
golfer (1954-)
When was John Adams born?
John Adams was born on 5 May 1954 in Altus.
What is John Adams's occupation?
John Adams is a golfer.
What nationality is John Adams?
John Adams is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Adams (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Adams. https://biography.guide/john-adams-golfer/
MLA: "John Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-adams-golfer/.
Chicago: "John Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-adams-golfer/.
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