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Tony Finau

Tony Finau is an American professional golfer prominent on the PGA Tour. Known for his powerful game and positive attitude, Finau has secured multiple PGA Tour victories. Beyond his on-course achievements, he is recognized for his philanthropic endeavors through the Tony Finau Foundation, which supports youth and education initiatives. Finau's success and community involvement have made him a respected figure in the world of golf.


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

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

2009: The Big Break Disney Golf

In 2009, Tony Finau and his brother Gipper competed on the Golf Channel's "The Big Break", where 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 Win

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

March 2016: Puerto Rico Open Victory

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

2017: Skipping Puerto Rico Open

In 2017, Tony Finau opted not to defend his Puerto Rico title.

2017: Tour Championship Qualification

In 2017, Tony Finau qualified for the first three majors in 2018, including his first Masters appearance, 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 after a double-bogey on the 18th hole.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection

In September 2018, Tony Finau was selected by U.S. team captain Jim Furyk as a captain's pick for the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France.

October 28, 2018: WGC-HSBC Champions Playoff Loss

On October 28, 2018, Tony Finau lost in a playoff against Xander Schauffele in the WGC-HSBC Champions.

December 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.

2019: Masters Tournament Finish

In 2019, Tony Finau was in the final group of the Masters Tournament with Francesco Molinari and Tiger Woods, ultimately tying for 5th place.

February 2020: Waste Management Phoenix Open Playoff Loss

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

September 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.

2021: The Northern Trust Victory

In 2021, Tony Finau won the 2021 Northern Trust, beating Cameron Smith in a playoff.

July 2022: PGA Tour Wins

In July 2022, Tony Finau secured consecutive victories at the 3M Open and the Rocket Mortgage Classic, marking his third and fourth wins on the PGA Tour.

November 2022: Cadence Bank Houston Open Win

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

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

February 15, 2023: Full Swing Premiere on Netflix

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

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April 2023: Mexico Open Win

In April 2023, Tony Finau won the Mexico Open, securing his sixth career PGA Tour victory.

2023: Champions Discontinued

The Champions was discontinued from 2023.