Round 2: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
April 29 2011
1:46 pm
Gainey continuing to find success
Tommy Gainey managed just a 1-under 71 Thursday in New Orleans. That might not sound like much, but with the wind picking up and Gainey through two rounds at 6 under he should be in good shape going to the weekend.
Winning on the Nationwide Tour last year also won’t hurt, at least in terms of what it did for Gainey’s confidence in what is his second full season on the PGA TOUR.
”That pretty much told me if I could win on the Nationwide Tour I could compete and win on the PGA TOUR,” Gainey said. “It’s just propelled me on the level I’m at right now.”
That level has resulted in three top-10s for the two-gloves-wearing, baseball-swinging South Carolina native.
Gainey is coming off a third-place finish at The Heritage and last month was fifth at The Honda Classic.
“Besides today, I’ve hit the ball really good and putted well for about the last month,” said Gainey, who is averaging 1.64 putts per green in regulation at TPC Louisiana. “Out here you’ve got to make putts, and that’s what I’m doing.”
Now he just hopes that wind keeps blowing.
“It’s tough out there today, especially when I hit the ball like crap,” Gainey said. “Made a couple putts here and there, but other than that, I’m glad to be 1 under out of it today.”
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Tommy continues to impress. He is fast turning himself into a world class player. A couple more solid finishes and he’ll be making a run at top 64 in the world which would put him in the Match Play if he held the ranking til next season. I’ve never seen him play in a match play competition but I’d bet he’d be tough to eliminate. Junk yard dogs don’t go down easily, especially ones who make tons of birdies like Tommy.
You go red neck, all of us in the same boat are pulling for you. Just keep making the putts and you will be there sunday afternoon.
Way to go 2-Gloves!!! Keep it up!!
You’re making a lot of fans out here Tommy. I’ll always root for the common man and you’re an inspiration to many. Keep up the good play. It’s a pleasure to watch you.
Big fan here, following everything he does. Getting in done in the BIGGS is awesome!!!!!
TTGG, I’ve been watching you ever since the first
big break and then your win in the big break. Hope
you can win soon on PGA cause want to watch you in the Masters. Know you now are a cinch to keep your card for next year. Great stuff!
Way to go Tommy…
you are indeed an inspiration…
wishing you great success…
we are pulling for you at every event…
You’ve come a long way Tommy, keep it coming and I’ll keep cheering for you. I hope you have Toby Keith on your iPod singing “How do you like me now,Now that I’m on my way?”
Tommy 2, you signed my hat at the Heritage. We are all pulling for you and are so happy you are showing them that you can compete at this level. Good luck. Jack
Go Tommy go… we will follow you for real this week in Charlotte, better than on the computer… We will be at your first tee off Thursday, Get some sleep we cross our fingers for you.