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Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey – Professional Golfer

Career Overview
Tommy Gainey, known for wearing gloves on both hands while playing, turned professional in 1997. The South Carolina native earned his PGA Tour card through Q-School in 2007. His lone PGA Tour victory came at the 2012 McGladrey Classic, where he shot a final-round 60 to secure the win.

Career Earnings
Through 2023, Gainey has earned approximately $5.6 million in official PGA Tour earnings.

His most successful season was 2012, when he earned over $1.5 million.

Early Life & Education
Born in Bishopville, South Carolina, on August 13, 1975, Gainey did not follow the traditional golf path. He did not attend college, instead working at A.O. Smith, a water heater manufacturer, while developing his unique self-taught golf game.

Professional Achievements
– 1 PGA Tour victory (2012 McGladrey Classic)
– 2 Nationwide Tour victories (2010 Melwood Prince George’s County Open, 2010 Chiquita Classic)
– Career-best world ranking: 56th (2012)

Personal Life
Gainey is married to Erin Gainey.

They reside in South Carolina with their family. His nickname “Two Gloves” became his trademark after appearing on Golf Channel’s Big Break series in 2007.

Playing Style
Gainey is known for his unconventional swing and wearing two gloves, a practice he developed while playing baseball in his youth. This unique characteristic helped him stand out among his peers on tour.

Recent Activity
Gainey continues to compete professionally, primarily on the Korn Ferry Tour and in PGA Tour events when eligible through various exemptions.

Note: Net worth figures are not included as reliable sources for this information are not publicly available..

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