Match Play with Tony Finau

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  • @pdxfootball
    @pdxfootball 4 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    The fact that he walks over into the shit to help you with your decision on taking a drop or playing a shot back into the fairway says a lot about his character and respect towards you EAL! Tony is class

    • @BG-fh5me
      @BG-fh5me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All he did was walk up a small patchy hill man...

    • @zlthomps11
      @zlthomps11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BG-fh5me I mean I wouldn’t walk up a hill for EAL 😂

    • @fredrickgarcia8917
      @fredrickgarcia8917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@BG-fh5me lol I know right, over here making it sound like he demonstrated such decorum while in his mind he’s just being helpful and giving some input just like any person would when you’re golfing with them.

    • @fishblade2
      @fishblade2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fredrickgarcia8917 well to be fair I don’t think just everyone you play with would do that. But yes he’s just being himself and his character is to be a friend to others

  • @benmace4495
    @benmace4495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Tony is such a rounded man he is so humble

    • @samuelbeyer5724
      @samuelbeyer5724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      when you know where you come from you know to appreciate what you have

    • @StrangeBrewsings2
      @StrangeBrewsings2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ya, but Tony is a Trumpster so any good deeds are now undone.

    • @LC-ik3we
      @LC-ik3we 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@StrangeBrewsings2 who cares bro. Politics don’t affect your everyday life. Shut up

    • @scottsmith8546
      @scottsmith8546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@StrangeBrewsings2 That is an EXTREMEMLY ignorant thing to say.

    • @rainonyourparade
      @rainonyourparade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful course. Beautifully shot and edited. Well played my guy.

  • @foxfirecreations
    @foxfirecreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Tony Finau is one of my favorite players on tour. A complete beast when swinging those clubs. An absolute gentleman in every interview/discussion I've ever seen. Excellent video RGC team!

  • @josssh4802
    @josssh4802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very motivational to hear about that 7 year journey Tony was on to reach the PGA Tour. Really inspiring for people to not give up in all areas of life if you believe in something worth fighting for.
    What a great guy Tony is. Excellent watch.

  • @connorbell9971
    @connorbell9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Being a golfer in Utah Tony is a huge hero to everyone.

  • @jacknewell87
    @jacknewell87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I haven't even watched a minute of this yet and I can already tells its a banger! Love Tony Finau. Love EAL. What a combo.

  • @DRGBTL23
    @DRGBTL23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a New Yorker I feel like people from Utah are some of the nicest and most genuine out there.

  • @lincolnjblake28
    @lincolnjblake28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    My favorite pga pro and my favorite TH-camr playing? I can’t believe my eyes

  • @tylerdoyle1135
    @tylerdoyle1135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I could feel the kid like admiration when you asked Tony what he would do on that shot out of the hazard. What a great experience.

  • @DaveJG13
    @DaveJG13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This video was so well done. Didn’t ever want to fast forward, it was always engaging. Cuts between the golf/podcast. SO GREAT

  • @07Leebo
    @07Leebo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tony is such a cool guy... his mindset, attitude & character is perfect for golf! Massive respect to his father for nurturing the love of golf!

  • @socomeandDancewithme
    @socomeandDancewithme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    The divot tracer has me WEAK 😂

  • @savagesoren
    @savagesoren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Tony Finau:
    Description: Nice, calm, great golfer, hard-working, inspirational.
    *What else could you want*

  • @codygranger5155
    @codygranger5155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    New to golf. Best golf channel I’ve seen! Makes me want to play so much more. Music and videography is awesome.

  • @GR_Astrophotography
    @GR_Astrophotography 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tony is literally perfect for golf in all aspects. Great player and very humble.

  • @nofoatupai.bigpapagolf
    @nofoatupai.bigpapagolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was awesome, I love hearing about Tony's struggles to be a professional golfer. 7 yrs of hard grind shows the determination he had. Thanks EAL

  • @jimmylu2395
    @jimmylu2395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    EAL living our dreams for us
    Please post more videos like this!

  • @meech37
    @meech37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    It's amazing where Tony comes from. Grew up hitting balls into a mattress in his garage in Rose Park, Utah (one of the poorer areas in UT). Definitely not a country club kid.

    • @danielbloedorn7983
      @danielbloedorn7983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And he played rose Park golf course to hone his skills. A true shithole. He said on tv that his favorite golf course was the Jordan River par 3 course. That's the first golf course i ever played. Also a shithole, but a good time.

    • @meech37
      @meech37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@danielbloedorn7983 yeah I went to rose park last week. Everything but the greens were terrible. For some reason the greens were Augusta level when I went lol.

    • @danielbloedorn7983
      @danielbloedorn7983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@meech37 yeah, the last time I played there the front 9 didn't even have fairways. It was all 3 inch grass. They should push the finau connection and doll that place up

    • @meech37
      @meech37 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielbloedorn7983 it's unfortunate too because the windstorm we had here in SLC earlier this year leveled all the trees. The fairways were dirt. The course is going to need a lot of work/money but idk if SLC will spend that money on a course is rose park. Theyd rather spend it on the busy ones.

    • @danielbloedorn7983
      @danielbloedorn7983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@meech37 yeah it's sad seeing golf courses go south. Especially since it's the only thing that takes my mind off the sad state of the world

  • @lungjunky
    @lungjunky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your vibe is genuine and relaxed enough to create the ideal environment for your guests to kick back and reveal their true character. Keep it up, we love it!

  • @fraserthomson349
    @fraserthomson349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a person/player. Would love to see Tony win at Augusta this year.

  • @tomhenry7535
    @tomhenry7535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Erik...all your videos are fantastic....Tony is my new favorite PGA player...not only an awesome talent but an even better guy!!!!

  • @michaelburnsgolf6679
    @michaelburnsgolf6679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Amazing dude probably my favourite video yet 😁

    • @RandomGolfClubFilms
      @RandomGolfClubFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you! The best part is, you still have the back nine to look forward to!

    • @michaelburnsgolf6679
      @michaelburnsgolf6679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RandomGolfClubFilms yeahhhh can’t wait

  • @taylorvasil3249
    @taylorvasil3249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Years back when Tony Finau had just come off the tv show The Big Break, I had the opportunity to meet him at a charity event where every group had the chance to try and out drive him on a par 4. He told us a great story on smoking a drive and another player ended up with tears in his eyes. He felt bad about the situation and decided to hit an iron against everyone else. We talked him into hitting his driver since we're big boys and it wouldn't hurt our feelings. He hit the ball so dang far! He's seemed like a great guy and even more now.

  • @MarkLiversedge
    @MarkLiversedge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony is the man. How can you not root for such a great guy. Awesome episode.

  • @brettmcfarlane3714
    @brettmcfarlane3714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love these vlogs. Need them even. Especially now that golf season is basically finished

    • @benmeiner3949
      @benmeiner3949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least we will have the Masters soon!

  • @chuckklinger1356
    @chuckklinger1356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A big shout out to Tony Finau.....a great win today at THE NORTHERN TRUST 2021. So happy for him, such a great competitor and great guy to watch play golf with his sweet swing. Keep it up Tony and win the FedEX Cup.....

  • @Dre-B-TV
    @Dre-B-TV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love the realness from the channel. Great group of guys

  • @jeremyroberts4760
    @jeremyroberts4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    EAL, thanks for showing Utah golf in such a great light. It was awesome to meet you at Bonneville, and as a die hard golfer from Utah, know that we appreciate the love you have shown to our state through the bonding and incredible game of golf.

  • @michaelcanan1854
    @michaelcanan1854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    @17:00 when the shot tracer and Tony blend together *smacks lips* great editing on this video

    • @Steve-uy2ft
      @Steve-uy2ft 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I came here to say this - so satisfying

  • @kyleheffner2285
    @kyleheffner2285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony is such a good human being. Such a good dude. Also, I wish you’d show each and every shot/putt! Would be cool to get the whole round

  • @kkamins
    @kkamins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    first time i've watched erik interview...... loved it. great course. tony's a true gentleman

  • @derycklee5582
    @derycklee5582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for bringing an insight into Tony Finau, in UK we do not get a chance to get to know how much of well rounded great human being he is!!! Definitely a new addition to my favourite tour players to follow

  • @gs-ru6zd
    @gs-ru6zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A lot of media personnel try to get players to be something or someone they're not, but with EAL it seems as though they're always comfortable enough to be themselves. Kudos to you Erik.

  • @kyshapka
    @kyshapka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, every time you go to Utah you get nothing but quality with quality people. Never leave. :)

  • @vjackson01
    @vjackson01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is freaking Awesome!!! I really liked him on Big Break(YES...He was on that TV show!) He was so chill and didn't take anything too seriously. Hearing his story, it make perfect sense. I liked him before, but after this I think I've become a true FAN. Inspirational guy. Now I need to check out his Podcast... THANKS!!!

  • @geraudcrowder3228
    @geraudcrowder3228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is truly a humble person. That is why he is one of my favorite golfer and person. I’m rooting for his next tour win and major win.

  • @andreabedell1701
    @andreabedell1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was so nice that you played with Tony Finua one of my favorite golfers 🏌️‍♂️.

  • @hobbs2005
    @hobbs2005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'd love to see a video of Tony just explaining his swing. It's so compact and sound. If I were teaching someone to golf, and wanted them to copy someone, it'd be him.

    • @michaelholyk9938
      @michaelholyk9938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's amazing where Tony comes from. Grew up hitting balls into a mattress in his garage in Rose Park, Utah (one of the poorer areas in UT). Definitely not a country club kid.

  • @mickster1780
    @mickster1780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tony, if you're reading this - huge congrats on your win at the Northern Trust! i was pulling for you. knew you could do it 👍⛳😎

  • @austincalloway7300
    @austincalloway7300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Played the nic multiple times ...saw mike weir last time I was there he gave me som chipping times it was awesome. Glad tony is putting it out there that this course is the toughest in Utah (because it is) can tell just watching the video it’s very very tamed down in October

  • @mgoblue27
    @mgoblue27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The podcast coupled with the content is why you set the standard for golf vlogs anywhere. Exceptional stuff guys

  • @AlexanderNijmolen
    @AlexanderNijmolen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching this video..Good to see Tony is still a very nice and accessible guy. Walked up with him back in 2007 on the Pro Am of the KLM open at Kennemer Golf & Country Club. Remember that he was hitting the balls 50-100 yards further then where the (ball) spotters were standing :)

  • @irishokiefool
    @irishokiefool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only golf channel where i'm okay with the actual playing of golf not being the main focus! Great video!

  • @keepsitreal8301
    @keepsitreal8301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what an amazing journey i remember watching 3 years ago on skratch EAL, now golfing with TF. how freaking cool! dreamjob

  • @EldenSoulsNerdGuy
    @EldenSoulsNerdGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finau is super chill! He deserves more credit as a player.. Who remembers watching tony on the big break back in the day???

  • @pbenga
    @pbenga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony Finau just gained himself a new fan. Seems like a great guy all around.

  • @danielsandison7478
    @danielsandison7478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony you have to be one of the most genuine persons I've ever watched and I hope to carry your positivity to my kids and my own life goals

  • @Dr.Kim1979
    @Dr.Kim1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vibe and feel of this video combined with the course and personalities involved were a masterpiece, bravo EAL

  • @life...in-sink
    @life...in-sink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that's a quality human being. Such a humble, cool dude. Also like the combination of golf and podcast, especially with a guy like Tony, who seems like a great interview. Great job EAL!

  • @p.nickbrunson6033
    @p.nickbrunson6033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video. Tony personifies such positivity that it's contagious. Nicely done Erik!

  • @823Brad
    @823Brad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric!! First off amazing video! I couldn’t even fathom how nerve racking and incredible the experience was to play with Finau. He seems like such a genuine guy. And secondly, 8:42-9:22 that was incredible. You played rather well. Absolutely a great video all around! I loved it.

  • @arjunrangi3953
    @arjunrangi3953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the production and editing of the video, let alone the content

  • @lookkool
    @lookkool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how you can top this series with Tony Finau...but keep the content coming!
    It would be awesome to see him break the course record. Can’t wait for the back 9!

  • @hammockmonk
    @hammockmonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Erik, thanks for that shot at 25:00-it gives me hope for my game!

  • @drewcyphers4570
    @drewcyphers4570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was f***** sick! Love the match intertwined with the podcast questions. Well done.

  • @Dealsmaker7612
    @Dealsmaker7612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud to be from Utah and have Tony represent!

  • @JahnNeema
    @JahnNeema 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    by far my favorite golfer, love seeing him place top 10 each and every week and i'm almost always rooting for him heading into the weekend

  • @mrhardy7660
    @mrhardy7660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great show... I’m new to golf 1 year in and hooked... now I’m hooked on your golf content thanks

  • @markhayman6935
    @markhayman6935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely guy. Nice film. Thanks.

  • @MeowMeow-yw1zp
    @MeowMeow-yw1zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember watching Tony on Big Break and I’ve been rooting for him ever since. Not only is he a great golfer but he’s a true gentleman n family man. I root for him every time he tees is up. I want to see him win a major soon😊⛳️

  • @puredistancegolf
    @puredistancegolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't get enough of this.

  • @benk3904
    @benk3904 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik you are a huge asset to the golf community. Great vid as per usual

  • @Mahones91
    @Mahones91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the mashup of the interview and the round in the editing, great work!

  • @wreckim
    @wreckim 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a joy of a post. BTW, thanks for the Spielberg-like production of this thing....the sound was rich. My ears hurt so much from all the Zoom sounds of everything nowdays, even in Networks the sound is crap sometimes. Tony is just a special athlete, humble...heck, anyone that basically starts their pro career on Big Break and then ends up on the PGA Tour and walking down the fairway with Tiger...just awesome. TU!!

  • @FrankieJ853
    @FrankieJ853 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing content. One of the best players on the planet just casually going about his business. Good job keeping it together by EAL. Top class production

  • @nightbreed7292
    @nightbreed7292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Killer game Erik. Tony seems like a legitimate nice guy and still humbled. So humble he's got Tiger on speed dial lol. Utah looks beautiful. Looking forward for the next video.

    • @joshua6207
      @joshua6207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a fan of Erik's golf attire and his golf bag 😂

  • @victorsantana807
    @victorsantana807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two of my favorite golfers, these guys exemplify chill golf game *Soul golf*

  • @deepee1544
    @deepee1544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is awesome and that might be the most beautiful setting for a golf course in the world.

  • @jonathanricketts3557
    @jonathanricketts3557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic player. Watched him at the Open 2017 in the pissing rain. Great to watch live in person

  • @dudemandudefood
    @dudemandudefood 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony Finau the realest dude. Great stuff EAL

  • @riley7brown
    @riley7brown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love to see both Erik and Tony's personality come out in this video

  • @hectorgudino416
    @hectorgudino416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to golf with Tony. The guy is so cool and nice. He was raised by a great family.

  • @bouckley9
    @bouckley9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great guy. From early seeing him on tour he seemed likeable but I didn't really know how justified that was. It's apparent now.

  • @micah6615
    @micah6615 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Class Act don't come much better than this guy keep up the great work my friend many more tournaments you will win

  • @_dboy_
    @_dboy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik and Tony. Legends doing what they do. Glad the Covid stayed away from one of you. Can't wait to see this.

  • @theronskier1
    @theronskier1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Painted Valley! Beautiful spot up here, I spent all summer down the road on The Dye greenskeeping and the Nick (Painted Valley) is definitely the most sought-after course in the area. Thanks for coming out! Come check out the Lake and Mountain Courses down in the Heber Valley at Wasatch State park next time too if ya havent.

  • @fishblade2
    @fishblade2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, awesome player, and awesome course. So cool you got to play with Tony. Definitely one of my favorite players!

  • @rockymaloney3031
    @rockymaloney3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you made it out to Utah! we have some of the most amazing courses out here!

  • @justingreen264
    @justingreen264 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me of classic EAL with the rest of the crew. Really great vid, but from one editor to another, the focus shift with the blur on the tracking lines during the ace cam part at 5:00 is such a nice detail.

  • @cscheatum
    @cscheatum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Playing with Tony, on that course? Life doesn’t get better than this.

  • @arslanmughal243
    @arslanmughal243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog Erick.. listening to Toney is an humbling experience !!

  • @pipebliss
    @pipebliss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell that Tony is such a great human. One of my favorites!

  • @GHTZL
    @GHTZL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is this not the most successful Golf channel on TH-cam?

  • @JC-pq4ul
    @JC-pq4ul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool! Tony got his second PGA win today! Class act! Nice video1

  • @chrissynosduh3246
    @chrissynosduh3246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    RGC are just in a totally different level of Media, the delivery of information from EAL is just different level, this guy should be on mainstream doing this.

  • @Idontwannahandl
    @Idontwannahandl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite episode with a pro yet. keep it up. im rootin for tony

  • @joestacy643
    @joestacy643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video. Tony is one of my favorites on the PGA tour.

  • @maximeprissert
    @maximeprissert ปีที่แล้ว

    the music playing at 8:50 (when Erik sinks that massive putt off the green) sounds like Francis and the Lights

  • @nipper-d4i
    @nipper-d4i 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning cinematography. Great episode

  • @therealtw90
    @therealtw90 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The landscape is really incredible. In the distance it looks so simple just baren, but up close its like all these individual dense bushes and it looks like middle of nowhere. The houses are also really cool style

  • @ZaxDrumsGolfandMore
    @ZaxDrumsGolfandMore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always route for Tony when he is on top of the leaderboard!! I hope he gets in the winners circle again and more often!! I hope he wins the Masters sounds like that would mean a lot for him!! That course looks nice and I am sure it was funny to play a round with Tony!! Great video Erik!!

  • @andrewdiamon9230
    @andrewdiamon9230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great mix of podcast + golf, and awesome competition.

  • @MrCwam
    @MrCwam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    16:59 yet another example of the brilliance of EAL's editor. Watch how Tony breaks the shot tracer line as he walks into it. That will have taken time. And to pay that close attention to the detail, for the last split seconds of that clip, says so much about the editor and the effort they put in. So impressive!

  • @sandwichspringtest2303
    @sandwichspringtest2303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of the best quality people I’ve found in our country hail from the great state of Utah. Tony included.

  • @glime28
    @glime28 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video format. Couple holes, couple sit down questions with tony. Good work, love that guy.

  • @patts6153
    @patts6153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interesting video EAL and Tony what a great calm dude! Thx keep up the good work!

  • @kentao4
    @kentao4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is one of my top 3 favorites of all time. Game is effortless..

  • @cadeeastlack5
    @cadeeastlack5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the prettiest golf courses I have ever seen.

  • @kyungkim5764
    @kyungkim5764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    really good match, solid swings, nice looking course but the vibes were so positive. cant wait for the back 9

  • @CBonesey
    @CBonesey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great guy. Happy.. humble and having a good time living life. Tony’s pretty cool too 😂