History of Tony Finau in Timeline

Tony Finau is a professional golfer from America who plays on the PGA Tour. Known for his powerful game and positive demeanor, Finau has become a consistent presence on leaderboards. A family man, Finau is of Tongan and Samoan descent. His breakthrough victory came at the 2016 Puerto Rico Open, followed by multiple PGA Tour wins, including the 2021 Northern Trust. He is also known for his impressive performances in major championships and representing the United States in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.

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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 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", with Tony finishing 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: Won the Stonebrae Classic

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

March 2016: Maiden PGA Tour Title at Puerto Rico Open

In March 2016, Tony Finau won his first PGA Tour title at the Puerto Rico Open, defeating Steve Marino in a sudden-death playoff.

2017: Opted out of Puerto Rico Open Title Defence

In 2017, Tony Finau opted not to defend his Puerto Rico Open title, instead trying to enter the 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, but was short of entering the field.

2017: Qualified for the Tour Championship

In 2017, Tony Finau qualified for the Tour Championship, leading to qualifications for the first three majors in 2018, including his first Masters appearance.

June 2018: 5th Place Finish at U.S. Open

In June 2018, Tony Finau finished in 5th place at the U.S. Open after a double-bogey on the 18th hole.

September 2018: Named to U.S. Ryder Cup Team

In September 2018, Tony Finau was named as a captain's pick by Jim Furyk for the 2018 Ryder Cup team. He finished with a 2-1-0 record, winning his singles match against Tommy Fleetwood.

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

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

December 2019: Played in the 2019 Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Tony Finau played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. The U.S. team won 16–14 and Finau went 0–1–3.

2019: Finished Tied for 5th at the Masters

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

February 2020: Lost Playoff at Waste Management Phoenix Open

In February 2020, Tony Finau lost the Waste Management Phoenix Open in a sudden-death playoff to Webb Simpson, despite holding a two-stroke lead with two holes to play.

2020: Results out of order in 2020

In 2020, the results are not in chronological order.

September 2021: Played in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Tony Finau played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Finau went 1–2–0 including a loss in his Sunday singles match against Ian Poulter.

2021: Won the 2021 Northern Trust

In early 2021, Tony Finau had a stretch of five weeks where he finished in the top 4 in all four tournaments that he entered and won the 2021 Northern Trust, beating Cameron Smith in a playoff.