Two Peas In A PODS

[Yoda]

The Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort is living up to its name. At the PODS Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida, 77 players in a starting field of 144 of the world's best made the cut at +2. This is only the second tournament of the season where over-par stayed for the weekend.

Up close and personal...

Heath Slocum, student of LBG Pro Contributor Mark Blackburn and the subject of a feature post (#5) earlier in this thread, shot 69 in the second round. At -5, he is now in solo 2nd, only one shot back of the lead.

Brian Gay shot 71 and is T29 at -1.

[Yoda]

With the leaders yet to tee off, Brian Gay has opened with birdies on three of the first eight holes. That fast start puts him -4 for the tournament and T4.

Go Brian!

[Bagger Lance]

Wow, what a great showing today!
Nice work Brian.

[Yoda]

Brian Gay shot 66 today, five-under on a day when the 2nd-round leaders are basically standing pat.

Whoosh!

Stand still on the PGA TOUR and you're buried!

The leaderboard will change a bit over the next hour or so, but at -6 for the tournament, Brian has moved from T29 at the start of the day into a current 5-way tie for 3rd. That logjam includes Heath Slocum, who is at -1 for the day through 8. Both Brian and Heath are one shot back of last year's winner, K.J. Choi, and three back of leader Mark Calcavechia.

Did you guys see Brian setting that Right Forearm in NBC's down-the-line camera view on the 18th fairway? As they say on TOUR...

"That's money!"

Go Brian and Heath!

My prejudice is showing, I know, but ya gotta love it!

[6bmike]

Brian Gay shot 66 today, five-under on a day when the 2nd-round leaders are basically standing pat.

Whoosh!

Stand still on the PGA TOUR and you're buried!

The leaderboard will change a bit over the next hour or so, but at -6 for the tournament, Brian has moved from T29 at the start of the day into a current 5-way tie for 3rd. That logjam includes Heath Slocum, who is at -1 for the day through 8. Both Brian and Heath are one shot back of last year's winner, K.J. Choi, and three back of leader Mark Calcavechia.

Did you guys see Brian setting that Right Forearm in NBC's down-the-line camera view on the 18th? As they say on TOUR...

"That's money!"

Go Brian and Heath!

My prejudice is showing, I know, but ya gotta love it!

Each week while sitting (attched) to this picture desk, I look for a photo of Brian Gay competing in the week's tournamnet to post here.
But it is always the same- NOTHING. Last picture in the system is from 2006. I'm going to do my best to get his picture in the paper the Sunday he wins- and used big.

I'll keep looking.

[Yoda]

Each week while sitting (attched) to this picture desk, I look for a photo of Brian Gay competing in the week's tournamnet to post here.
But it is always the same- NOTHING. Last picture in the system is from 2006. I'm going to do my best to get his picture in the paper the Sunday he wins- and used big.

I'll keep looking.

Try this one, Mike, courtesy of the PGA TOUR during a 'family outing' event last year. It should help the cause!

Not only is Brian's wife, Kimberly, a huge part of Team Gay, she also plays a pivotal role in many events for wives of PGA TOUR players, especially for those new to the TOUR. Her latest is an all-day event for the ladies at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

I witnessed first-hand her behind-the-scenes talents when she organized Brian and me last November for the Verizon Communications Executive Clinic at the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Point, Florida. The event involved some 40 or so VIPs for Verizon, and it went off without a hitch.

Thanks, Kimberly!

[mrodock]

Did you guys see Brian setting that Right Forearm in NBC's down-the-line camera view on the 18th? As they say on TOUR...

Saw it and taped it, and then saw it a few more times!

I got some footage of Heath's action as well.

Two great golfing machine swings!

[MBCpro]

Lynn,

Great showing for the tgm guys!!! Say hey to Blackburn for me!!

Is Jay Overton still at Innisbrook?

Many moons ago as a young PGA apprentice, I spent two winters working at the Sandpiper and Island courses there at Innisbrook. Had a blast, learned alot, taught some clinics, goofed around a little, washed alot of carts and played some golf at the great courses they have.

I was partial to the Island Course since that was where I worked my second winter, but The Copperhead was a great test of golf.

Good Luck Brian and Heath tomorrow,


Todd

[Yoda]

Lynn,

Great showing for the tgm guys!!! Say hey to Blackburn for me!!

Is Jay Overton still at Innisbrook?

Many moons ago as a young PGA apprentice, I spent two winters working at the Sandpiper and Island courses there at Innisbrook. Had a blast, learned alot, taught some clinics, goofed around a little, washed alot of carts and played some golf at the great courses they have.

I was partial to the Island Course since that was where I worked my second winter, but The Copperhead was a great test of golf.

Good Luck Brian and Heath tomorrow,

Didn't know you had that great experience behind you, Todd. And here I thought you just came into the world ready-made as Head Professional of a prestigious private club!

Yes, Jay Overton is still at Innisbrook. He joined in 1978 as Head Golf Professional and vice president of the resort. He now serves as Director of Golf and oversees the entire 72-hole golf complex.

Lew Smither, III, is the Director of Instruction for their Innisbrook Golf Institute. Rated one of the Top 25 Golf Schools in America by Golf Magazine, the Institute is quite an operation in itself. For more on the Innisbrook goings-on check out www.golfinnisbrookresort.com.

[Yoda]

Saw it and taped it, and then saw it a few more times!

I got some footage of Heath's action as well.

Two great golfing machine swings!

The Right Forearm positioning is a real key to an On Plane Stroke. Both Brian Gay and Heath Slocum set the Right Forearm On Plane and In-Line with the Clubshaft during their pre-shot routines.

In the actual Address, Brian maintains his On Plane alignment. Heath, on the other hand, lowers his forearm a bit at Address and then returns to its pre-shot alignment during Impact.

In today's NBC telecast, there were several good views of Heath's Forearm pre-positioning from down-the-line, e.g., on the 15th tee, and also from 'in front and forward' on the 18th tee.

Both players make obvious use of the technique in their Putting.

With Heath tied for the lead at -9 and Brian tied for 4th at -6, things are looking pretty sweet for the Right Forearm Gang!