“There’s a lot of great athletes all over the world, and some of them don’t have the access or opportunity to play the game of golf.”

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.

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.

I use the low-spinning Pro V1 left dot. I mark it with the logo for the Tony Finau Foundation.

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.

I always felt I’ve been tough, and that my tolerance for pain is pretty high.

It’s cool to be able to dunk. I’m pretty tall and pretty long. My body’s probably built more for basketball than for golf.

So I definitely take time to realize where I’m at in my life. And I know that I’m blessed.

I’ve never seen it in person and wouldn’t go even if you gave me tickets, because I made a promise to myself as a kid that I wouldn’t go until I played my way there.

I’ve had opportunities to step foot on the grounds and play Augusta and watch the Masters. But I always, since I was a kid,

Rose Park is a community I’m very proud to be from.

I think the biggest challenge when I’m on the road is being away from my family.

I’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.

A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.

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.

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.

There are countless things we can work on and think about in the swing, but when it’s time to play in competition, you don’t want to think too many thoughts.

This is the difference between a pastime and a passion. I like to play golf, but I am not a golfer. I like to cook, but I am not a chef. I don’t just like to run. I am a runner. It is a passion

If you’ve driven over to the gay section of Los Angeles, it’s like a golf course… Real estate values go ‘boom!’

I just picked up golf, it was good, give me a chance to play golf.

Playing the game I have learned the meaning of humility. It has given me an understanding of futility of the human effort.

Once you have your practice and you have your mechanics, you must be able to go out there and trust your mechanics.

Playing polo is like trying to play golf during an earthquake.

I thought marriage was tough. Golf’s like going over Niagara Falls in a barrel! It’s a psychological game that gets into your blood.

Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you are tired and most of your balls are missing.