I don’t really get to attend church. That’s definitely one of the challenges.
TONY FINAUIt was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
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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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We are really proud of our culture and, really, just being a minority.
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My brother and I ended up being known for our distance, but we had no idea how far we could hit the ball because we hit it the same, and all of a sudden.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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When I was on the Ryder Cup team and I surrounded myself with the other 11 guys and our captains, being in that locker room, it gave me an extra sense of confidence.
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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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The crazy thing is, the last club I ever learned to hit was my driver.
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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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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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We all wanted to be like him.
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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 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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But I always believed that I could be something special. I just had to prove it to myself.
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It’s a cool thing to see Polynesians – there’s not too many of us, period – but especially doing well in American sports. It’s pretty cool.
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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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