Sports are big. You learn to fight.
TONY FINAUI 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.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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I have a bunch from when I played on the Canadian Tour. I’m not superstitious.
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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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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 don’t really get to attend church. That’s definitely one of the challenges.
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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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A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.
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I’m always playing on Sunday, and that’s tough because I really never get to take the sacrament – maybe once every three or four months when I’m home and have a week off.
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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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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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How you think, and how much you think, is so important in golf.
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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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My irons are three-eighths of an inch longer than standard.
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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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