Brian Gay holds up the Verizon Heritage trophy to applause after winning the 2009 tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links Sunday afternoon.

Sarah Welliver, The Island Packet

As Brian Gay stood over a 10-foot birdie putt on the first hole of his final round Sunday, he heard a sound that would make most golfers cringe -- the unmistakable ring of a cell phone from the gallery at Harbour Town Golf Links. But Gay didn't back off the shot, instead acting as if his ears were occupied with a pair of headphones.

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