Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey graduated from CCTC in 1995 with a certificate in Industrial Maintenance. One of the main reasons he chose CCTC was its close proximity to home, along with strong recommendations from friends who attended.

After completing his certificate, Tommy went to work at AO Smith, where he began building his career while also pursuing his passion for golf. His dedication to the game eventually led AO Smith to become a sponsor, helping support his journey into professional golf.

Known throughout the golf world as Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey for wearing two golf gloves while competing, he went on to play professionally on the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour. Today, he competes on the PGA Tour Champions and continues pursuing tournament victories, including major championships.

His advice to future Titans? “CCTC provides all the necessary tools for you to be successful, so take advantage. Always follow your dreams. Hard work pays off.”