I just had different circumstances than most players, and I think that has been an advantage.
TONY FINAUI generally mark my ball with a quarter, but sometimes I’ll use a Canadian one-dollar coin.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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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,
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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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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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We’re going to tournaments, and we’re driving the par-4s. At 10 years old, I was hitting it, like, 240.
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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’m from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything,
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I 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.
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Needless to say, the Masters is the tournament I’d like to play in and win the most.
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The No. 1 institution in the world is family. It’s so powerful.
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I had a chance to win $2 million, a week after high school graduation, and if I turned pro, the sponsor was going to financially support me.
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I am extremely proud to be Tongan and Samoan, and to be the first on Tour and the first in the Masters is a cool thing.
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I have no golf setup at all inside, just a half-court for me and a volleyball setup for my wife, who plays.
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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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My most important goal is to set myself up on every Sunday to have a chance to win, and I know if I do those things, then everything else will take care of itself.
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