Tommy_Gainey
"You think long, you think wrong."
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Handicap: -3.3 | Average: 73
Bishopville, South Carolina
Last Seen: September 24, 2008
Live from the PGA Tour with Tommy Gainey (April 2008)
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Posted: Apr 26, 2008 | 8:17 AM PST
Tags: Harbour Town Golf Links, Verizon Heritage, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
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Last weekend, the Verizon Heritage tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links was a nice homecoming. You all know I love South Carolina. It is the best place to live and I had so many friends and fans there. And Hilton Head is a beautiful place...

My first round felt great. I was hitting the ball real well and could have taken it a bit lower, but I was happy. Then in the second round, things took a turn for the worse when I shot 10 on the par-4 10th hole. I'd had some trouble with my three wood and I pulled it bad off the tee. I decided to drop in front of the water and play a big hook to the front of the green and try to make 5.  I pulled the heck out of that shot, which again went into the water, and it spiraled into my next shot that also went in the water. I guess I was playing so well that I got to the point I was just trying so hard to make a score that may not have been reachable and it was just one of those things. On the positive side, I was 3 under for 35 holes and 6 over on 1 hole...

I kept fighting and almost missed the cut by two strokes despite that big number. I guess that's just my nature... I don't back down and I never quit.

My plan now is to keep hitting it the way I've been and go make some money.

Thanks to eveyone for their support!
Posted: Apr 2, 2008 | 4:53 PM PST
Tags: Chitimacha Louisiana Open, Shell Houston Open, Taste of Louisiana
My last weekend at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open was positive because I started making putts for the first time this year. I have had a rough go of it with the ole putter. It was also good to see a lot of my friends again. I know a lot of those players, know a lot of players all over, but you know it is kinda hard to develop friendships because every player has his own agenda: practice different times, eat different times, etc. While I was in Louisiana, I attended a festival called the Taste of Louisiana where I tried different foods from different restaurants and that was a lot of fun.

I am first alternate for the Shell Houston Open. On Tuesday morning I played a practice round in the morning and after that eat a late lunch. Then, I practiced some more and called it a day. On Wednesdays, I usually practice some, eat lunch and this week, I hope I get in the tournament. But I prepare my game to be ready for the first round...but it just adds the to the pain of the waiting because you need someone to withdraw to get in. I don't like to root against anyone else. I like to win my own battles.

Peace,

Two Gloves...