I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
TONY FINAUIt’s a privilege to be in a position to give back, and one that I take pretty seriously because I know what it’s like… to be less fortunate, to be less privileged.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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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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I wear green on Sunday because it’s my mom’s favorite color, but green goes pretty well on Sunday at the Masters, too.
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It’s something that I dreamed of since I was a kid – to be able to represent my country and play in the Ryder Cup is what dreams are made of.
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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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This whole golf thing was so left field for us, as Polynesians, but he had a lot of knowledge about sports in general. My dad was a genius, really. He was an absolute genius.
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I use the low-spinning Pro V1 left dot. I mark it with the logo for the Tony Finau Foundation.
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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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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 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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We are really proud of our culture and, really, just being a minority.
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There are a lot of great athletes on the PGA Tour and a lot of good basketball players. But I can definitely put my name in the mix as one of the best.
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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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I’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.
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I think it’s a cool thing to have kids look up to me and to know that it doesn’t matter, your background or your ethnic background. If you have goals and dreams, you can achieve them.
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I knew when I got on tour that if I had the opportunity to give back to my community, which is Rose Park, I would.
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