Sports are big. You learn to fight.
TONY FINAUI just had different circumstances than most players, and I think that has been an advantage.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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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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The crazy thing is, the last club I ever learned to hit was my driver.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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I use the low-spinning Pro V1 left dot. I mark it with the logo for the Tony Finau Foundation.
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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 just had different circumstances than most players, and I think that has been an advantage.
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For so many years, I was watching my tee shots slide hard to the right.
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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.
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I’m from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything,
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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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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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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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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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I think it’s a cool thing to have kids look up to me and to know that it doesn’t matter, your background or your ethnic background. If you have goals and dreams, you can achieve them.
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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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