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Title: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Uisce Beatha on July 17, 2007, 11:47:09 AM http://www.sltrib.com/ci_6395280
Not sure if Spacey or I have posted about these guys before. Some story. Absolute stars at the amateur level around here. They turned pro a month ago for that Wynn Million Dollar challenge and Tony went deep. Now this... I've been worried for them, thinking that perhaps we might have two Ty Tryon stories in the making but Tony at least seems to be the real deal. Keep yours eyes open, they could something. Plus BYU golfer Daniel Summerhayes (yes, he's related) became the first amateur to win a Nationwide Tour event last week. Good year for Utah amateur golf. Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: spacey on July 17, 2007, 11:51:59 AM There are enough of them (about 1 in 3 kids at my high school was a Finau) that I think statistics are in their favor.
Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Fuzzy on July 17, 2007, 11:53:13 AM Good luck to them. I've always been amazed there haven't been more kids foregoing college to turn pro with the $'s out there but maybe Tryon was a big red flag.
I haven't heard about them before this - have they done a lot of national amateur tournaments?? Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Uisce Beatha on July 17, 2007, 02:30:47 PM Have no idea about their national records but between them they have a state am, a U.S. junior Ryder Cup spot and some Nationwide events including youngest to ever make the cut. All while in their mid-teens.
Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Uisce Beatha on July 20, 2007, 04:58:23 PM http://www.pgatour.com/players/02/97/25/scorecards/2007/r029.html
75 to 65 and a made cut. Not too shabby. It's a weak field of course but there are some big names on the other side of the line - including defending champion Corey Pavin. Leading the field in driving distance at 17 years old. LOL. Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Uisce Beatha on July 20, 2007, 05:12:23 PM Piece coming up on TGC about him soon (currently 6:09 mountain).
I think I'm alone now. Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Clive on July 20, 2007, 05:30:26 PM The beating of our hearts is the only sound.
Title: Re: Might be something to these Finau kids... Post by: Uisce Beatha on July 20, 2007, 07:32:13 PM (http://image.listen.com/img/356x237/1/1/3/2/732311_356x237.jpg)
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