Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey

[Chilidipper]

Does he have a chance to make the top 125 if he wins this tourney? Doesn't the top 137 still get to play some PGA tournements?

Just wondering. Thanks

[jsjmp]

  Chilidipper said:

Does he have a chance to make the top 125 if he wins this tourney? Doesn't the top 137 still get to play some PGA tournements?

I believe winning gives him an automatic 2 year exemption or maybe its 1 year but yeah 2009 is set for tommy if he wins today.

[Cole]

I just wanted to say that I am thrilled for Tommy, and his results this weekend / year.

I have read alot of talk around different forums that have been suggesting that he may not have what it takes to be on the PGA tour. Regeardless if he does or not, I am pulling for him, and personally, I think he does have what it takes. He will only get better in seasons to come.

He found a new putter this weekend, and it made all the difference in the world. He has been working mostly with limited support. As Tommy makes more of a stronger name for himself, he will surly gain more support. Which means more of an advantage to help him improve.

Anyhow, he is from my area, so I like to pull for him. He gives me a reason to go out and improve my game. Plus I know him and his family. Really great guy from a great bunch of people.

Good luck to Tommy in the future.

[cubdog]

Tommy played his ass off! Kudos.

cubdog

[Awsi Dooger]

  Cole said:

He found a new putter this weekend, and it made all the difference in the world.

His putting was incredible, leading the field this week. I was particularly impressed with the touch putt on 17, a downhill right to left break. No way I expected him to drain that one.

Tommy said he went to the nearby Rife plant last week and they fitted him for a new putter, a 34 inch instead of his typical 35 inch, and it was all the difference. Plus, you've got to give Don Donatello some credit. He caddied for Two Gloves this week and supposedly is a great reader of greens. Nick Faldo was befuddled by Gainey's style all day: * "You look at the posture, the grip, the way he gouges at it, and you think no way, then the ball ends up nestled to the hole." * On Gainey's ultra quick tempo: "He's like Nicky Price on steroids."

[Trav]

Faldo can laugh all he wants (and probably wants to, to forget the Ryder Cup). Gainey's tempo is no faster than Aussie Rod Pampling and anybody looking at Furyk's swing would probably say he couldn't play either.

When I saw Donatello I couldn't believe it. Amazing he would caddy for Gainey given their BB history.

Gainey may not make it past Q school or play in more than a handful of tournaments, but he's already done more than a lot of people predicted. Good for him, and good luck to him.

[Chilidipper]

  Trav said:

Faldo can laugh all he wants (and probably wants to, to forget the Ryder Cup). Gainey's tempo is no faster than Aussie Rod Pampling and anybody looking at Furyk's swing would probably say he couldn't play either.

I thought Gainey was aweful hunched over, but other than that he looked alright to me. I like the way he hit his 4 iron. He cranked it!

[Ben]

Well this guy is really having a year for himself isn't he? I pretty much wrote him off once he didn't keep his card in '08. Watching Nationwide Tour wind down I noticed he's 3rd in the money rank. So I checked his results for the year, a little bit of a rocky start, but mid-season he really kicked butt, chalking up two wins. Pretty stelar stuff!

[xxsoultonesxx]

I get a kick out of watching him play. He just flat out goes after it on every full swing. Aggressive is a mild term for how he plays. I'd like to see him on the big tour.

[shades9323]

What do you call Tommy "two gloves" without his gloves on?

[xxsoultonesxx]

  shades9323 said:

What do you call Tommy "two gloves" without his gloves on?

Tommy "no gloves" Gainey?

[Stretch]

From PGA media guide:

  None said:

Lists his heroes as Fred Couples and Hootie & The Blowfish.

[Jaywun]

Tommy Gainey's swing=Jim Thorpe's swing. Friggin twins

[shades9323]

  xxsoultonesxx said:

Tommy "no gloves" Gainey?

You call him Tommy.

[Leftygolfer]

To me it is amazing. He has an ugly move and yet he had a great year. He scores and I guess that is all that matters in the end.

[Frito]

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