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.
TONY FINAUIt was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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I definitely feel it’s important, whether I’ve taken time off or played right before, that I take necessary rest time in the weeks before the tournament.
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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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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’ve taken two weeks off before I’ve played a major, and I’ve played two straight weeks before a major as well.
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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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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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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 do my best on the golf course. I am learning about the business side of it. But I have a lot of great partners that help me with all those things.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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I definitely take time to smell the flowers because I feel like my upbringing was quite a bit different than most guys on Tour.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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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 have a half-court in my house. If you saw my house, you’d think I was an NBA player.
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Golf is an extremely expensive sport, and growing up, I didn’t come from a lot, but my parents sacrificed a lot for me to compete, and my goals were their goals.
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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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