How you think, and how much you think, is so important in golf.
TONY FINAUIt was tough, and sometimes you had to find some sponsors for a percentage of your winnings.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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I’ve taken two weeks off before I’ve played a major, and I’ve played two straight weeks before a major as well.
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Essentially, my parents directed me in the right path. They were all for me turning professional and starting that journey as a family with my golf career.
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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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For so many years, I was watching my tee shots slide hard to the right.
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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’m from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything,
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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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But I always believed that I could be something special. I just had to prove it to myself.
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Everything I do is deeply rooted in my faith and especially in Jesus Christ.
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I have no golf setup at all inside, just a half-court for me and a volleyball setup for my wife, who plays.
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Because my lower body is quiet, I need a full shoulder turn to generate power and speed. Keep your tempo smooth, and with the quiet lower body, you don’t have to worry about losing your balance.
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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 do my best on the golf course. I am learning about the business side of it. But I have a lot of great partners that help me with all those things.
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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 am extremely proud to be of Tongan and Samoan descent.
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