The first event of the Korn Ferry Tour season was won yesterday by Tommy Gainey, who has been well-known in the golfing world for years because of his wearing "two gloves," but whose career has reached new heights of controversy via his arrest last month as the result of a prostitution sting. 

    Gainey was able to overcome his situation, at least temporarily, to play superior golf for three of the four rounds in the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay, winding up at 11-under and winning by four strokes. This, despite a second-round 3-over-par 75. He earned $108,000 of the $600,000 purse, which should help pay his upcoming lawyer's fees. 

    Other players of note: Mark Blakefield, winner of one of the Hooter's Tour events at Golden Hills several years ago, tied for ninth at 3 under. Dan McCarthy, back-to-back winner of the Ocala Open at Candler Hills in 2015 and 2016, tied for 16th at 1 under. Wade Binfield, winner of the Ocala Open in 2017, tied for 34th at 5 over.

    Gators: All missed the cut, including Tyson Alexander (71-82, 9 over); Camilo Villegas (79-75, 10 over); Brett Stegmaier (76-78, 10 over).  Seminole: Jack Maguire (6 over, 78-72). The cut came at 5-over 149. 

      

      

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