History of Tony Finau in Timeline

Tony Finau is an American professional golfer. Known for his powerful ball-striking and amiable personality, he's a prominent figure on the PGA Tour. He has multiple PGA Tour victories, including wins at the Puerto Rico Open, the Northern Trust, the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the Mexico Open. Finau has also represented the United States in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, showcasing his talent on an international stage. He is known for being a consistent performer and a fan favorite.

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September 14, 1989: Tony Finau's birth

On September 14, 1989, Milton Pouha "Tony" Finau was born. He is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.

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2006: Utah State Amateur Championship win

In 2006, Tony Finau won the Utah State Amateur Championship, defeating Daniel Summerhays in the 36-hole championship match.

2009: Competed on The Big Break

In 2009, Tony Finau and his brother Gipper competed on the Golf Channel's The Big Break. Finau finished second on Big Break Disney Golf.

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2013: PGA Tour Canada and Web.com Tour qualifying

In 2013, Tony Finau played on the PGA Tour Canada, making seven cuts in eight starts. He also finished T-3 at the 2013 Web.com Tour qualifying school, earning his Web.com Tour card for 2014.

August 2014: Won the Stonebrae Classic

In August 2014, Tony Finau won his first title at the Stonebrae Classic. He finished 8th in the regular season and 12th in the Web.com Tour Finals, earning his PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season.

March 2016: Maiden PGA Title at Puerto Rico Open

In March 2016, Tony Finau secured his maiden title on the PGA Tour at the Puerto Rico Open, defeating Steve Marino in a sudden-death playoff. This victory propelled him into the top 25 in the FedEx Cup standings.

2017: Opted out of Puerto Rico Open defense

In 2017, Tony Finau chose not to defend his Puerto Rico Open title. Instead, he aimed to secure a spot at the 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play but narrowly missed entering the field.

2017: Qualified for Majors

In 2017, Tony Finau qualified for the first three majors in 2018 by making it to the Tour Championship.

June 2018: Finished 5th at the U.S. Open

In June 2018, Tony Finau finished in 5th place at the U.S. Open, his highest finish in a major tournament to date. This occurred after a double-bogey on the 18th hole.

September 2018: Named Ryder Cup Captain's Pick

In September 2018, Tony Finau was selected by U.S. team captain Jim Furyk as a captain's pick for the 2018 Ryder Cup held at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France. He finished with a 2-1-0 record and won his singles match over Tommy Fleetwood.

October 28, 2018: Lost Playoff at WGC-HSBC Champions

On October 28, 2018, Tony Finau lost a playoff against Xander Schauffele in the WGC-HSBC Champions, still earning over $1,000,000 for finishing second.

December 2019: Played at the 2019 Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Tony Finau participated in the 2019 Presidents Cup as part of the U.S. team at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. The U.S. team emerged victorious with a score of 16–14. Finau's individual record was 0–1–3, and he halved his Sunday singles match against Hideki Matsuyama.

2019: 2019 Masters Tournament

In 2019, Tony Finau was in the final group of the Masters Tournament with Francesco Molinari and Tiger Woods. He finished the tournament tied for 5th.

February 2020: Waste Management Phoenix Open

In February 2020, Tony Finau lost the Waste Management Phoenix Open in a sudden death playoff to Webb Simpson. Simpson birdied the first extra hole, after Finau had led by two strokes with two holes to play.

September 2021: Played on the U.S. Team in the Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Tony Finau was a part of the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup, held at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team secured a decisive victory with a score of 19–9. Finau's individual performance included 1 win, 2 losses, and 0 ties, with a loss in his Sunday singles match against Ian Poulter.

2021: Tournament Finishes and Win at The Northern Trust

In early 2021, Tony Finau had a series of strong finishes, including fourth at The American Express, tied second at the Farmers Insurance Open, tied second at the Saudi International on the European Tour, and a playoff loss to Max Homa at the Genesis Invitational. Finau then won the 2021 Northern Trust, defeating Cameron Smith in a playoff.