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Tommy_Gainey
"You think long, you think wrong."
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Bishopville, South Carolina
Last Seen: October 30, 2008
Live from the PGA Tour with Tommy Gainey
Last Post 533 days, 14 hours Ago
Making Putts and Reuniting with Friends at Chitimacha
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...
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Cumbria, UK
Joined: 08/16/2007
Posted: Apr 9, 2008 | 5:28 PM PST
How do you relax your mind before Tournaments? I know you have a practice routine & diet, I'm sure you try to prepare yourself mentally, but do you have a particular routine to relax, ease stress/fatigue?
Dealing with the Press & other media, the social scene with fellow competitors & friends are great but you would (I imagine) have a method to relax the mind, free from anxiety etc.