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.
TONY FINAUMaybe 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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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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I enjoy the challenge of being a father… I try to do my best to be there for my children.
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I’m not an alcohol drinker. Instead of the real beer, I just go with root beer.
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We all wanted to be like him.
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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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My irons are three-eighths of an inch longer than standard.
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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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Having a family, taking care of your kids and people outside yourself, maybe it’s motivated me more to give that extra something.
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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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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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In 2013, I changed to left-hand low, or cross-handed. And it’s helped a lot. At the time, the reason I switched was just a lot of inconsistency with putting. I was either making a lot of putts, or I was missing a lot of putts.
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I definitely feel it’s important, whether I’ve taken time off or played right before, that I take necessary rest time in the weeks before the tournament.
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I always felt I’ve been tough, and that my tolerance for pain is pretty high.
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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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