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.
TONY FINAUI 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.
More Tony Finau Quotes
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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.
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Golf is an extremely expensive sport, and growing up, I didn’t come from a lot, but my parents sacrificed a lot for me to compete, and my goals were their goals.
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I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have turned pro at 17.
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We are really proud of our culture and, really, just being a minority.
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Maybe I carry a little chip on my shoulder with just how tough it was for my parents to overcome some of those financial situations.
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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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For so many years, I was watching my tee shots slide hard to the right.
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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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At the heart of every slice is an open clubface. And it usually goes with a steep swing that cuts across the ball from out to in.
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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 just kind of fell in my lap at a young age. Things were thrown at me very fast.
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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’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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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 definitely take time to smell the flowers because I feel like my upbringing was quite a bit different than most guys on Tour.
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