I think there’s too many rules in golf. And I mean that’s easy to say for a player, but putting together a rule book is a tough thing in this game because there are so many different parts of the game.
TONY FINAUWhen your hands are cold, and you’re hitting with old, low-quality irons – my first one was a Merlin model with a green shaft – you learn what to do to hit the ball solid.
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I’m not an alcohol drinker. Instead of the real beer, I just go with root beer.
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It was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
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I have no golf setup at all inside, just a half-court for me and a volleyball setup for my wife, who plays.
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I have a bunch from when I played on the Canadian Tour. I’m not superstitious.
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When your hands are cold, and you’re hitting with old, low-quality irons – my first one was a Merlin model with a green shaft – you learn what to do to hit the ball solid.
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The things that transpired in my life, they didn’t happen in the order that they’re supposed to, or are ideal.
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We grew up in the Rose Park section of Salt Lake City. It’s a good neighborhood but a tough one, on the poor side but proud.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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I had a chance to win $2 million, a week after high school graduation, and if I turned pro, the sponsor was going to financially support me.
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So I definitely take time to realize where I’m at in my life. And I know that I’m blessed.
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Essentially, my parents directed me in the right path. They were all for me turning professional and starting that journey as a family with my golf career.
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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As a rookie, I need to play a lot. I need to know what courses I like and adjust to the atmosphere and the lifestyle of playing at the highest level.
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I am extremely proud to be Tongan and Samoan, and to be the first on Tour and the first in the Masters is a cool thing.
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I think the Polynesian people and the gospel are in harmony. We’re very respectful people, and very humble people… and I try and let that shine through as much as possible.
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Everything just kind of fell in my lap at a young age. Things were thrown at me very fast.
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In 2013, I changed to left-hand low, or cross-handed. And it’s helped a lot. At the time, the reason I switched was just a lot of inconsistency with putting. I was either making a lot of putts, or I was missing a lot of putts.
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A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.
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I know a lot of kids following in my footsteps, not only from my heritage, but there’s younger generations trying to follow in my footsteps.
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I’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.
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I used to think I was hitting a draw at times, and the ball was still curving to the right! I still prefer to play a little fade, but I’ve had to recalibrate my visuals.
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Maybe I carry a little chip on my shoulder with just how tough it was for my parents to overcome some of those financial situations.
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When I got on tour in 2014, I was hitting a slice off the tee. No joke. Yeah.
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I have a half-court in my house. If you saw my house, you’d think I was an NBA player.
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There are countless things we can work on and think about in the swing, but when it’s time to play in competition, you don’t want to think too many thoughts.
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Staying in the moment is not worrying about the outcome but just focusing on the process on the next shot.
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