Category: Tony Finau

Tony Finau Outlasts Jon Rahm to Win Mexico Open

In a battle of the two biggest names in the field, Tony Finau fended off Jon Rahm and won the Mexico Open at Vidanta for his second title of the season on Sunday in Vallarta, Mexico. Finau denied the world No. 1 from Spain a second straight title at the relatively new PGA Tour stop…


Closing Eagle Lifts Rory McIlroy to WGC Match Play Win

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy eagled the 18th hole to earn a 2–up win over Denny McCarthy in the second round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play on Thursday, March 23, in Austin, Texas. With the Group 3 match all square through 17 holes at Austin Country Club, McIlroy bashed a drive onto the…


Tony Finau Cruises to Victory at Houston Open

Tony Finau shot a final-round, 1–under 69 to coast to a four-stroke victory at the Cadence Bank Houston Open on Sunday, Nov. 13. Finau held a share of the lead through one round at Memorial Park Golf Course, then separated himself from the pack Friday with an 8–under 62. He had a four-shot lead entering…


Tony Finau Passes Dustin Johnson in World Rankings

Tony Finau only climbed one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking following his third career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, but who he passed was notable. Finau rose to No. 16 with his come-from-behind victory, which moved him past former No. 1 Dustin Johnson. Johnson, who ended last year at No. 3 in the…


Finau wins 3M Open by 3 with late surge, Piercy collapse

BLAINE, Minn.—After reading he was the betting favorite for the 3M Open, Tony Finau felt the pressure surprisingly mount in his mind as he sought to extend the momentum he has built this summer. Playing catch-up proved to be the right formula for his third PGA Tour victory. Finau shot a 4–under 67 to win…


Finau Wins 3M Open by 3 With Late Surge

BLAINE, Minn.—After reading he was the betting favorite for the 3M Open, Tony Finau felt the pressure surprisingly mount in his mind as he sought to extend the momentum he has built this summer. Playing catch-up proved to be the right formula for his third PGA Tour victory. Finau shot a 4–under 67 to win…


Maui Musings: Finau Happy to Be Back and Feels He Belongs

KAPALUA, Hawaii—Tony Finau has been in Hawaii long enough to become a motivational speaker. For football, not golf. Finau arrived three weeks ago to spend time with his wife’s family near the North Shore on Oahu. His good friend, an assistant football coach at Kuhuku High School, asked Finau to speak to the Red Raiders…