History of Tony Finau in Timeline

Tony Finau is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Known for his powerful swing and positive attitude, Finau has multiple PGA Tour victories, including the 2016 Puerto Rico Open, the 2021 Northern Trust, and the 2022 3M Open. He has also represented the United States in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. A consistent performer, Finau is recognized for his dedication and sportsmanship within the golfing community. He consistently ranks among the top golfers in the world.

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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.

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2006: Utah State Amateur Championship Victory

In 2006, Tony Finau won the Utah State Amateur Championship, defeating Daniel Summerhays.

2009: The Big Break Disney Golf

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

In 2013, Tony Finau played on the PGA Tour Canada, making seven cuts in eight starts.

August 2014: Stonebrae Classic Victory

In August 2014, Tony Finau won his first title at the Stonebrae Classic.

March 2016: Puerto Rico Open Win

In March 2016, Tony Finau secured his first PGA Tour title at the Puerto Rico Open after winning a sudden-death playoff.

2017: Skipped Puerto Rico Open

In 2017, Tony Finau opted not to defend his Puerto Rico title, instead trying to qualify for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

2017: Tour Championship Qualification

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

June 2018: U.S. Open Finish

In June 2018, Tony Finau finished in 5th place at the U.S. Open.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection

In September 2018, Tony Finau was selected by U.S. team captain Jim Furyk for the 2018 Ryder Cup team.

October 28, 2018: WGC-HSBC Champions Playoff Loss

On October 28, 2018, Tony Finau lost in a playoff to Xander Schauffele at the WGC-HSBC Champions but still won over $1,000,000.

December 2019: Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Tony Finau played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup, where the U.S. team won 16–14. Finau's record was 0-1-3.

2019: Masters Tournament Finish

In 2019, Tony Finau finished tied for 5th at the Masters Tournament.

February 2020: Waste Management Phoenix Open Playoff Loss

In February 2020, Tony Finau lost the Waste Management Phoenix Open in a playoff to Webb Simpson.

September 2021: Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Tony Finau played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, where the U.S. team won 19–9. Finau's record was 1–2–0.

2021: Northern Trust Win

In 2021, Tony Finau had a stretch of strong finishes and also won the 2021 Northern Trust, defeating Cameron Smith in a playoff.

July 2022: 3M Open and Rocket Mortgage Classic Wins

In July 2022, Tony Finau won the 3M Open and the Rocket Mortgage Classic in successive weeks, marking his third and fourth victories on the PGA Tour.

November 2022: Cadence Bank Houston Open Victory

In November 2022, Tony Finau won the Cadence Bank Houston Open for his third PGA Tour victory of the calendar year.

February 15, 2023: Full Swing Netflix Premiere

On February 15, 2023, Tony Finau appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix.