AVONDALE, La. – One of Scott Gneiser’s most memorable victories came in this city 15 years ago. About 20 miles away, at English Turn, his boss, David Toms, shot 63-64 on the weekend to win in his home state. As they strolled down the 18th fairway, the crowd roared: “LSU! LSU!”
“It gave me goosebumps,” Gneiser said. “It still does, talking about it today.”
Back then, Toms was inarguably one of the best players on the PGA Tour, a consistent force who had average length, a silky putting stroke and a propensity to go on birdie tears.