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.
TONY FINAUI’ve taken two weeks off before I’ve played a major, and I’ve played two straight weeks before a major as well.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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I knew when I got on tour that if I had the opportunity to give back to my community, which is Rose Park, I would.
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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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One of the things I learned growing up, a rule that I go by, is just never give up. That’s one thing that I had to keep telling myself.
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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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I always felt I’ve been tough, and that my tolerance for pain is pretty high.
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I always told myself I am never going to set foot there unless I am playing and a participant.
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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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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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I didn’t have really much of a social life in high school, and I’m not really a partyer, so college wasn’t super appealing to me at the time.
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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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I’m from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything,
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.
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I find that my upbringing in the Church and my relationship with God are huge benefits to me in helping me become the kind of person that I want to become.
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