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1989 UM Hall of Fame inductee, Larry Adams, what exemplified what effect an impact player can have on a program. In his two year stint at Montevallo, Adams led the UM squad to their first-ever NAIA District 27 and Southern States Conference golf Championships in 1980 and 1981. Adams also earned Most Valuable Player honors during those two years.

In 1980, an Adams-led squad made its first-ever NAIA National Tournament appearance, placing eighth. Montevallo finished tenth in 1981, the second of three straight national tournament appearances. Adams also posted a UM record 73.7 season stroke average during the 1980-81 campaign.