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TOMMY GAINEY

Height:

6 ft, 0 in

Weight:

190 lbs

Birthday:

08/13/1975

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College: Central Carolina Technical College (1999, Industrial Maintenance)
Turned Pro: 1997
Birthplace: Darlington, South Carolina
Residence: Camden, South Carolina

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Tommy Gainey
HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 12: Tommy Gainey hits from the second fairway d... Launch

DID YOU KNOW

PERSONAL

Goes by the nickname "Two Gloves" for wearing two golf gloves when he plays.

Developed that habit after playing baseball as a kid.

Attended Central Carolina Technical College after high school.

Worked as an assembly line worker in rural South Carolina before deciding to give professional golf a shot.

Lists his brother Allen as his only instructor.

Was a participant on Golf Channel's "Big Break V" and later won "Big Break VII." Lists his heroes as Fred Couples and rock band Hootie and the Blowfish.