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.
TONY FINAUI knew when I got on tour that if I had the opportunity to give back to my community, which is Rose Park, I would.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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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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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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It was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
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I think the Polynesian people and the gospel are in harmony. We’re very respectful people, and very humble people… and I try and let that shine through as much as possible.
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Rose Park is a community I’m very proud to be from.
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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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It was tough to fail year after year. I never even got to the final stage until I got my card on the Web.com Tour.
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I just had different circumstances than most players, and I think that has been an advantage.
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It’s a privilege to be in a position to give back, and one that I take pretty seriously because I know what it’s like… to be less fortunate, to be less privileged.
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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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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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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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The crazy thing is, the last club I ever learned to hit was my driver.
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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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We all wanted to be like him.
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