If you make the effort to address the moves that cause a slice, you can straighten out all your shots. It won’t happen overnight, but if you’re systematic about it, the process will work.
TONY FINAUThe Ping 51-degree makes for a nice transition from the irons. On my 60, it says 8 degrees of bounce, but I grind it to about 5 or 6 degrees. I tried a head with less bounce, but it just didn’t look right.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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It’s the Tiger Woods effect. What he was able to accomplish at such a young age – he drew me to the game, and I can only speak for myself, but a lot of the players that are my age saw Tiger in his prime when we were all teenagers.
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There are a lot of variables to playing mini-tour golf because of the finances. If you don’t play well, you’re often losing a lot of your own money.
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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 never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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So I definitely take time to realize where I’m at in my life. And I know that I’m blessed.
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We are really proud of our culture and, really, just being a minority.
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It was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
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I generally mark my ball with a quarter, but sometimes I’ll use a Canadian one-dollar coin.
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Mini-tour life isn’t a glamorous, professional golf life. If you’re not on the PGA Tour, it is very tough financially.
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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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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 am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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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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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The No. 1 institution in the world is family. It’s so powerful.
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