Tommy (Two Gloves) Gainey
Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey comes to the 2011 PGA Tour having finished 4th on the Money List on the 2010 Nationwide Tour.
The Bishopville, SC native is famous for wearing two gloves, a habit he picked up playing baseball when he was young, he looks forward to building on his successful 2010 and making an impact on the 2011 PGA Tour.
“Two Gloves” is a self-made golfer and has taken a rather unconventional path to turning pro; un-recruited out of high school, he worked on an assembly line and as a furniture mover to earn money to play golf. A friend took a chance on him by paying a $750 tournament entrance fee for his first pro tournament, which he won with a $15,000 prize!
His dream foursome would include Arnold Palmer, Steve Spurrier and Tiger Woods. He lists his heroes as Fred Couples and rock band Hootie and the Blowfish.
Career Highlights
- - 8th place finish at 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open
- - Ranked 4th on 2010 Nationwide Tour money list
- - Topped the 2010 Nationwide Tour money list for the week of July 19th
- - Won 2nd Nationwide Tour title at Chiquita Classic, matching the tour's 54-hole record of 24-under par
- - Named Co-Player of the Month and the Nationwide Tour for May and June
- - 1st place finish at 2010 Melwood Prince George's County -Open for first Nationwide Tour title
- - 2nd place finish at 2010 BMW Charity Pro-Am
- - 2nd place at PGA Tour 2008 Children's Miracle Network ---Classic presented by Wal-Mart
- - 2007 Winnter of Big Break VII The Reunion at Reunion
- - Starred in The Big Break IV in Carnoustie, Scotland in 2005
- - Holds several course records including a 59 at Northwoods CC in Columbia, SC & a 60 at Dunes West
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