As a rookie, I need to play a lot. I need to know what courses I like and adjust to the atmosphere and the lifestyle of playing at the highest level.
TONY FINAUI have no golf setup at all inside, just a half-court for me and a volleyball setup for my wife, who plays.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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My irons are three-eighths of an inch longer than standard.
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It’s a cool thing to see Polynesians – there’s not too many of us, period – but especially doing well in American sports. It’s pretty cool.
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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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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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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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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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 don’t really get to attend church. That’s definitely one of the challenges.
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Sports are big. You learn to fight.
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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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A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.
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I have a bunch from when I played on the Canadian Tour. I’m not superstitious.
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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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