My 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.
TONY FINAUI’m always playing on Sunday, and that’s tough because I really never get to take the sacrament – maybe once every three or four months when I’m home and have a week off.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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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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If the rules aren’t going to protect the integrity of the game, then they’re wrong.
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We all wanted to be like him.
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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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This whole golf thing was so left field for us, as Polynesians, but he had a lot of knowledge about sports in general. My dad was a genius, really. He was an absolute genius.
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So it’s really cool just to be the start of something pretty special for our culture.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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I am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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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 told myself I am never going to set foot there unless I am playing and a participant.
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My most important goal is to set myself up on every Sunday to have a chance to win, and I know if I do those things, then everything else will take care of itself.
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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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A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.
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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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I feel like listening is a huge part of life – not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.
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