Having a family, taking care of your kids and people outside yourself, maybe it’s motivated me more to give that extra something.
TONY FINAUMy brother and I ended up being known for our distance, but we had no idea how far we could hit the ball because we hit it the same, and all of a sudden.
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I just had different circumstances than most players, and I think that has been an advantage.
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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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When I was on the Ryder Cup team and I surrounded myself with the other 11 guys and our captains, being in that locker room, it gave me an extra sense of confidence.
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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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I think the biggest challenge when I’m on the road is being away from my family.
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I wear green on Sunday because it’s my mom’s favorite color, but green goes pretty well on Sunday at the Masters, too.
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I have a bunch from when I played on the Canadian Tour. I’m not superstitious.
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When your hands are cold, and you’re hitting with old, low-quality irons – my first one was a Merlin model with a green shaft – you learn what to do to hit the ball solid.
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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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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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How you think, and how much you think, is so important in golf.
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If you make the effort to address the moves that cause a slice, you can straighten out all your shots. It won’t happen overnight, but if you’re systematic about it, the process will work.
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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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I generally mark my ball with a quarter, but sometimes I’ll use a Canadian one-dollar coin.
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