Since he’s broken on to the PGA Tour, Tony Finau has established himself as one of the fittest golfers out there. Finau has put a prime focus on his training and recovery, allowing him to stay fit and loose at every tournament stop along the way. That’s one reason why Finau has finished with a top-10 result at every major championship on the schedule.
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While he’s yet to break through to win one of those majors, clearly Finau is on his way there. His training and his focus on preparation has been a major part of that process. “The three areas I attack are in my workouts are stability, mobility, and flexibility throughout the whole body,” Finau said. “I believe those three areas are very important in the golf swing. I attack all parts of my body, just like I do with my golf game.”
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What a week at the inaugural year of #TheAmexGolf! Solid finish for me at T14 with the help of my 62 on Friday… the lowest round to par of my career! 🤙🏾Thanks to @americanexpress for quickly making this one of the best stops on TOUR. Great vibes all around! Congrats to @andrewlandrygolf on his impressive win. #AmexAmbassador #AmexLife #TeamFinau A post shared by Tony Finau (@tonyfinaugolf) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:55am PST
Recently, Finau played at the The American Express Tournament in Palm Springs, where Amex returned to the PGA Tour as a sponsor. Finau is an American Express Ambassador and has worked with the brand for a while. “It’s extremely exciting, American Express has supported golf for many years, and to have them back on the PGA Tour in this capacity is very special,” Finau said. “I’m thrilled to be able to play next week and join a list of incredible golfers. I think it speaks to what American Express means to the tournament when you look at the list of names that are playing next week. I do believe that this tournament will draw some of the best players in the world every year because American Express has stepped up and this year is just the start of that.” Finau spoke with Men’s Journal about how he trains, how favorite courses, and the best advice he’s received. What areas do you like to hit most in your training and workouts? I go pretty hard at the gym to get stronger every year. I try to gain an advantage by getting stronger and more fit than other players. At the end of the season, it makes a huge difference – the thing about the PGA Tour is it’s such a long season and we don’t really have an offseason, so you’ve got to train and keep in shape throughout the whole year. What types of weightlifting do you like to do? I like to use kettlebells for power cleans, Olympic lifts and squats – but that’s about all the weights I’ll use. Outside of that, I do a lot of floor work. I’ll mix in yoga with pilates for core, and then I’ll get on the bike. I also use a lot of bands. The PGA Tour is a long season, what are some ways you train for that length to keep yourself healthy? I try and listen to my body and workout three times per week pretty consistently. I don’t really take any weeks off, even when I’m not feeling well. I would say that consistency is everything and creating good workout habits is important. A lot of times going to the gym isn’t the easiest thing or what you feel like doing, but to continue to get better you’ve got to sacrifice some time – and for me that’s getting in the gym no matter what. Having a consistent workout schedule is key. What have you enjoyed about working together with American Express and how did the relationship get started up? I think what I’ve enjoyed most about American Express is being associated with them and being an ambassador since 2018. To be able to meet some special people and witness firsthand what a company they are has been really special for me. I’ve gotten to know some of the clients and Card Members through the US Open and I’ve had an incredible time there. They seem to have the life of the party at the Tour events, and being an ambassador for a world class company is truly a privilege for me.
Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP/Shutterstock How important is it for you to be competing against some of the top players in the world at The American Express as you get ready for your 2020 season? It’s extremely important, the best way to know what your game is in golf and get better is to compete, and compete against the best players in the world. When you have a field like you do at The American Express, you have that opportunity early in the year and you can gain confidence from that. It’s important to play against the best players in the world, and we have that luxury every week. What’s the best advice you ever received? The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is “be yourself.” I’ve learned that if you can be your most authentic self, things will happen in your life the way they’re supposed to. I think we all learn things about ourselves, we’re all unique and have unique things about us – and that’s what makes everybody great. That’s probably the best advice I can give as well. What’s your favorite course to play and why? And is there a course you think every man should play at least once in their lives? My favorite course is my home course I grew up on in Salt Lake City, the Jordan River Par Three. Unfortunately it’s not there anymore, but I just have so many great memories starting there and playing with my dad and my brother. It’s my favorite course, and it’s the course I’d love to play my final round on if I ever had the chance. As far as the golf course every golfer should play before they die, it’s 100% Augusta National. It’s such a treat to be on the ground and play, and there’s so much history there. It’s also one of the best-designed golf courses in the world, and when you combine that with the history and the matches being played there, it’s definitely got to be at the top.
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Since he’s broken on to the PGA Tour, Tony Finau has established himself as one of the fittest golfers out there. Finau has put a prime focus on his training and recovery, allowing him to stay fit and loose at every tournament stop along the way. That’s one reason why Finau has finished with a top-10 result at every major championship on the schedule.
How the PGA Tour’s Player Performance Center Helps Golfers Swing Longer and Stronger
Read article
While he’s yet to break through to win one of those majors, clearly Finau is on his way there. His training and his focus on preparation has been a major part of that process.
How the PGA Tour’s Player Performance Center Helps Golfers Swing Longer and Stronger
Read article
How the PGA Tour’s Player Performance Center Helps Golfers Swing Longer and Stronger
“The three areas I attack are in my workouts are stability, mobility, and flexibility throughout the whole body,” Finau said. “I believe those three areas are very important in the golf swing. I attack all parts of my body, just like I do with my golf game.”
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What a week at the inaugural year of #TheAmexGolf! Solid finish for me at T14 with the help of my 62 on Friday… the lowest round to par of my career! 🤙🏾Thanks to @americanexpress for quickly making this one of the best stops on TOUR. Great vibes all around! Congrats to @andrewlandrygolf on his impressive win. #AmexAmbassador #AmexLife #TeamFinau A post shared by Tony Finau (@tonyfinaugolf) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:55am PST
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View this post on Instagram
What a week at the inaugural year of #TheAmexGolf! Solid finish for me at T14 with the help of my 62 on Friday… the lowest round to par of my career! 🤙🏾Thanks to @americanexpress for quickly making this one of the best stops on TOUR. Great vibes all around! Congrats to @andrewlandrygolf on his impressive win. #AmexAmbassador #AmexLife #TeamFinau
A post shared by Tony Finau (@tonyfinaugolf) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:55am PST
Recently, Finau played at the The American Express Tournament in Palm Springs, where Amex returned to the PGA Tour as a sponsor. Finau is an American Express Ambassador and has worked with the brand for a while.
“It’s extremely exciting, American Express has supported golf for many years, and to have them back on the PGA Tour in this capacity is very special,” Finau said. “I’m thrilled to be able to play next week and join a list of incredible golfers. I think it speaks to what American Express means to the tournament when you look at the list of names that are playing next week. I do believe that this tournament will draw some of the best players in the world every year because American Express has stepped up and this year is just the start of that.”
Finau spoke with Men’s Journal about how he trains, how favorite courses, and the best advice he’s received.
What areas do you like to hit most in your training and workouts?
I go pretty hard at the gym to get stronger every year. I try to gain an advantage by getting stronger and more fit than other players. At the end of the season, it makes a huge difference – the thing about the PGA Tour is it’s such a long season and we don’t really have an offseason, so you’ve got to train and keep in shape throughout the whole year.
What types of weightlifting do you like to do?
I like to use kettlebells for power cleans, Olympic lifts and squats – but that’s about all the weights I’ll use. Outside of that, I do a lot of floor work. I’ll mix in yoga with pilates for core, and then I’ll get on the bike. I also use a lot of bands.
The PGA Tour is a long season, what are some ways you train for that length to keep yourself healthy?
I try and listen to my body and workout three times per week pretty consistently. I don’t really take any weeks off, even when I’m not feeling well. I would say that consistency is everything and creating good workout habits is important. A lot of times going to the gym isn’t the easiest thing or what you feel like doing, but to continue to get better you’ve got to sacrifice some time – and for me that’s getting in the gym no matter what. Having a consistent workout schedule is key.
What have you enjoyed about working together with American Express and how did the relationship get started up?
I think what I’ve enjoyed most about American Express is being associated with them and being an ambassador since 2018. To be able to meet some special people and witness firsthand what a company they are has been really special for me. I’ve gotten to know some of the clients and Card Members through the US Open and I’ve had an incredible time there. They seem to have the life of the party at the Tour events, and being an ambassador for a world class company is truly a privilege for me.
How important is it for you to be competing against some of the top players in the world at The American Express as you get ready for your 2020 season?
It’s extremely important, the best way to know what your game is in golf and get better is to compete, and compete against the best players in the world. When you have a field like you do at The American Express, you have that opportunity early in the year and you can gain confidence from that. It’s important to play against the best players in the world, and we have that luxury every week.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is “be yourself.” I’ve learned that if you can be your most authentic self, things will happen in your life the way they’re supposed to. I think we all learn things about ourselves, we’re all unique and have unique things about us – and that’s what makes everybody great. That’s probably the best advice I can give as well.
What’s your favorite course to play and why? And is there a course you think every man should play at least once in their lives?
My favorite course is my home course I grew up on in Salt Lake City, the Jordan River Par Three. Unfortunately it’s not there anymore, but I just have so many great memories starting there and playing with my dad and my brother. It’s my favorite course, and it’s the course I’d love to play my final round on if I ever had the chance. As far as the golf course every golfer should play before they die, it’s 100% Augusta National. It’s such a treat to be on the ground and play, and there’s so much history there. It’s also one of the best-designed golf courses in the world, and when you combine that with the history and the matches being played there, it’s definitely got to be at the top.
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