We’re going to tournaments, and we’re driving the par-4s. At 10 years old, I was hitting it, like, 240.
TONY FINAUI 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.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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I feel like listening is a huge part of life – not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.
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I have a little different perspective on this whole golf thing than maybe some other players.
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We all wanted to be like him.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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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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I know a lot of kids following in my footsteps, not only from my heritage, but there’s younger generations trying to follow in my footsteps.
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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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A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.
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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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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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I’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.
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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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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 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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There are a lot of great athletes on the PGA Tour and a lot of good basketball players. But I can definitely put my name in the mix as one of the best.
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