The PGA Tour media guide lists Swainsboro, Ga., as the residence of Blake Adams. But technically, the Eatonton, Ga., and his family lives in a place that makes those two rural places seem like metropolises.
"We live in a little town called Nunez, which is 130 people and no red lights," he said.
If Adams keeps playing this way, he could have that many people just from the media asking him questions come Sunday evening at TPC Sawgrass. A Thursday 66 at TPC Sawgrass made the 36-year old an unlikely first-round contender at the Players.
"Obviously, any time you finish a nine with five straight birdies, it's a good day," Adams said. "I was fortunate to get out early. Had perfect greens; I was the first group out."
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