Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Tony Finau: Staying in the Swing

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Feb 10, 2026
Tony Finau, a multi-win PGA Tour pro and first player of Tongan and Samoan descent on Tour, shares how scarcity shaped his grit and calm. He talks about the walk between shots, repairing mistakes, and balancing golf with focused, phone-free parenting. Short rituals and presence keep him grounded.
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ANECDOTE

How Golf Entered Their Family

  • Tony started golf because his younger brother picked it up and their dad took them to the course.
  • His dad became their coach and their family committed despite no prior golf background.
ANECDOTE

Garage Driving Range And Early Sacrifice

  • Tony's dad built a makeshift driving range in their garage with a mattress and nets so they could practice for free.
  • They hit far more indoor balls in those years than outdoor ones due to weather and cost constraints.
INSIGHT

Scarcity Built Grit

  • Tony credits scarcity and sacrifice for building grit and an outwork mentality.
  • He sees constraints as ingredients that forced him to earn success rather than expect it.
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