I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
TONY FINAUWe 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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Because my lower body is quiet, I need a full shoulder turn to generate power and speed. Keep your tempo smooth, and with the quiet lower body, you don’t have to worry about losing your balance.
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I don’t really get to attend church. That’s definitely one of the challenges.
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We’re going to tournaments, and we’re driving the par-4s. At 10 years old, I was hitting it, like, 240.
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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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I generally mark my ball with a quarter, but sometimes I’ll use a Canadian one-dollar coin.
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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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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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I have a little different perspective on this whole golf thing than maybe some other players.
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One of the things I learned growing up, a rule that I go by, is just never give up. That’s one thing that I had to keep telling myself.
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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 feel like listening is a huge part of life – not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.
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I’m from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything,
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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 find that my upbringing in the Church and my relationship with God are huge benefits to me in helping me become the kind of person that I want to become.
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I always felt I’ve been tough, and that my tolerance for pain is pretty high.
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