Can Tony Finau Break the Course Record at the Hardest Course in Utah? - Back 9

We are back with the second half of Erik Anders Lang's round at Painted Valley Golf Course with PGA Tour superstar, Tony Finau. While recording their video podcast, Tony told Erik his primary objective for the round was to shoot a 67 in order to break the course record. Coming from a tour player with a career-low of 62, this task does not sound daunting, but Painted Valley is a course built like no other. Tipping out at over 8,000 yards, Finau claims this course to be the toughest in Utah. As he tee's off on hole ten, his score sits at -1. Follow along as Finau attempts to do the unthinkable, alongside EAL and some of his close friends.
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- Music -
Between Love and Hate (Instrumental Version) by Iso Indies
Get Paid (Instrumental Version) by Nbhd Nick
It Must Be by Justnormal
MIA by Timothy Infinite
Remorse by Damma Beatz
Toast by Dylan Sitts

[@unchien2069]

Humble personified. Notice how he said “the course record here is 68,” failing to mention that it was his own record. Egoless.

[@llamont2336]

Tony is all class. No pretentiousness and he brings a necessary reticence to the game.

[@aaron5keaveney]

tony is an absolute class act. Humble and can bomb it 400 yards easy.

[@collinbruno2636]

Yup

[@jessegarlick2750]

I grew up watching Tony come up. One time I was a forecaddie at thanksgiving point gc in Utah for a charity tournament and Tony was sitting on the long par 5 where you could pay to have him hit your drive. From the tips is 617 and he bombed a drive like nothing ive ever seen. Straight up was 115 yards out. This hole is downhill and can get a big kick off of certain spots so wasn’t a straight up 500 yard drive but come on 500??? His record is like 530 or something in Utah though I believe.

[@nicolasbitcoin2549]

I love tiger but I think I'm gonna root for him next week!

[@theredfordjustin]

Erik, this by far has been my favorite video. Tony is an unbelievable human being. If I could play around of golf with anyone it would be with Tony and yourself. I wouldn’t even care what my score was. The conversation along would be enough.

[@xMrJanuaryx]

Hell of a golfer, and apparently hell of a guy.

[@akaria930]

I’m not religious at all, but all Mormons I’ve met have always been some of the nicest folks, Tony seems like no exception to that

[@truecrimejungle]

​@@akaria930 They stress the value of service. When people genuinely love strangers and want to help their neighbors, they tend to seem pretty nice. -reddit :D

[@truecrimejungle]

@Marque Markofthebeast lol like in the ground?...how dare they believe in something potentially false making them happier/nicer people during their time on earth.

[@CROWLEY2478]

Didnt know much about him. I like his attitude. Seems to be a very humble guy

[@tmill110]

I want him to win a major so bad. I am always rooting for him.

[@jeffcobb8151]

My mates and I have a bet every Major tournament. Pick 4 players in total, 1 x 1-10 ranked, 1 x 11-20 and 2 x 21+. With that you also have to pick 1 x EU, 1 x USA, 1 x UK and 1 x ROW. Lowest score over the tournament wins the bot of money (usually £10 per person). T Finau is always a popular pick but never made it. Someone had him on his first appearance at Augusta and he almost gave up his bet after his ankle but boy did he prove us all wrong.

[@hnt3817]

This aged well

[@brentcolby7670]

mad respect for tony finau, he will win the masters soon

[@Sockwell]

Tony is just that dude.

[@jsmedina777]

Tony is the man! These last 2 videos are so fire!!!

[@michaelburnsgolf6679]

This guy might be my new favourite golfer. (Apart from the legendary EAL obviously obviously)

[@gibson3lespaul]

Yup... Same here...

[@coach_teej]

Cool to hear Tony talk about his faith. Great episode as always!

[@al69420]

Pretty awesome, God bless!

[@thomasday4859]

Loved this format of a video podcast intermixing the shots and podcast clips. One of my favorites so far! Tony's the man! So is Erik!

[@bencoburn]

Love and respect that you asked about his faith. What a great human being.

[@Wowreally42]

I hope he starts winning some majors. Such a good dude. I live near thanksgiving point where he’s from and I’ve see him around a few times. Seems like a solid family man!

[@scottsmith8546]

This was perhaps your greatest work and video yet Eric, well done. Tony is a really good man and I am glad that you got to know him and show him to us. Thank you.

[@h.mflagler356]

I’ve been a dedicated Tiger fan my entire life (I’m 30). I’ve been searching the past few years for a golfer on tour to follow and root for when the inevitable retirement comes. After this I think Tony is my guy. Ty Eric

[@ryanbarnett3002]

I'm 33 and in a similar boat. Been following Tony since the big break. I want to see him run off a bunch of wins soon.

[@nicolasbitcoin2549]

our generation has the most die hard tiger fans (12-13 yo at his peak) but I think I'm rooting for Tony next week!!

[@h.mflagler356]

@Marque Markofthebeast 🤣🤣🤣 If casually rooting for a specific golfer on the weekend = idolatry then call me St John. (God) you must be miserable, gl man.

[@paulobrien3102]

To say I loved these videos would be an understatement ... Wow . Eric you out do yourself. Tony is an absolute gentleman with such an incredible gift. I loved to hear about his faith 💖 and how he doesn't pray for victory ... He is a ordinary man living a dream 🍀🍀🍀 Love from Ireland

[@RayzTeeZ]

Already loved Tony and after watching this is love him even more. Class act, great video.

[@patriknilsson6682]

What an humble and great person, after watching this video Tony is one of my absolute favorite players on tour!

[@Dealsmaker7612]

After watching this series with Tony he is now one of my top 3 golfers ever!

[@KevinBostwick]

Tony Finau is such a class act. Something about the Ping golfers, all of them are such wonderful people!

[@asherrush9509]

Tony seems like the coolest guy! Hope you can play and make more videos with him in the future 🤙

[@reeceburnett93]

Such great videography and editing on this channel. Everything from the music choice to the audio cuts of the river sound. Top notch stuff.

[@dans7386]

Awesome video EAL. Finau is a class act and the PGA tour, as well as golf in general, is so blessed to have such a great ambassador representing the sport 🙌

[@brendanfaurie3980]

This was an awesome two part video, really enjoyed it. Thanks Erik

[@benjoslin8]

Tony’s story about Tiger at 5:18 is so legendary. Also, can’t wait for Tony to win a major.

[@urbancowboy.]

Thank you for spreading a message of goodness with this video. The world needs it, and I'm inspired to be a better person.

[@Lionelj]

What a legend! One of my new fav golfers

[@jeffgoulding3786]

Drive by the Promontory Club every day on my way to work. I've played the Dye Course but would like to play the Jack course some day. Thanks for the Vid. Tony is a good dude. Looking forward to continuing to watch his career with interest! Thanks EAL!

[@markbrouk7857]

I've always loved this guy. I'm glad he's been playing well, he's a fantastic golfer

[@Megaolhesto]

Such deligth to see Tony play and also what a humble guy. I heard a story about him and his brother when they for some reason were in Sweden playing junior golf. They were practicing at a driving range and they were hittting bombs way over the net 250+ yards away. :)

[@jammielettgolf5154]

EAL: "am about a 6 " ..Tony:" ill give you a stroke a hole be about right, no wait ill give you 2 on the first because its like 700 yards " LOL!!! Tony such a genuine guy , one of the good guys not a prick bone in his body. Wish him the best!

[@dmiluz88]

wow thats amazing interview man!! tony finau just earned a big fan!!!

[@Patientbears]

Great video! Love Tony and love how he represents his faith! Great job on the vid!

[@davidmoir4326]

Wow, what a man! EAL, Tony and my son Adam, dream fourball! If ever back in Aberdeen, Scotland let’s do It Erik.....just be sure to take Mr Finau with you 👍🏻

[@el_cherko]

This is so well done. Respect ✊🏽

[@patts6153]

What a great calm dude! I hope he gets his green jacket 2020🙌🏼⛳️

[@AdanTSA]

That was awesome. What a great dude and you obviously had some chemistry going there.

[@rogercooke8384]

Glad I watched to get to know Finau, came across as a smashing guy.....Thanks Erik

[@laze7992]

What a genuinely great spirit. That was a great vlog

[@okolekahuna3862]

It's amazing how he can create so much speed and power with such a short compact swing. I want his swing

[@thedoc24]

Best episode yet. Keep making great content Erik!

[@murph5105]

Awesome video. The best one yet. Tony is now my favorite golfer. Awesome dude.

[@paulpanamarenko]

Must be fun to play with that amount of skill, confidence, and faith in your abilities.

[@ctrskistad]

This guy is one of my favorites! Great videos yo.

[@christophermorris8249]

That's my dude right there. Fellow Utahn.

[@stupc1968]

Enjoyed that, I did. Great job thanks guys.

[@insignificant1000]

Fantastic video. Tony Finau is my guy at the Masters this year. Good luck!

[@mylesd6099]

Tony might just be my new favourite golfer! What a class bloke he is!

[@cace81]

I'm a HUGE Tony Finau fan. Such pure class and a great man.

[@jakec7250]

What a stand up guy, thanks for this!

[@nathancrittenden8525]

What a class act and a humble man Tony is and a brilliant golfer of course

[@StevieDahlen]

Struck me so funny at 7:13 “I’m the only one wearing a t-shirt...pretty cold” 😂🤣😂

[@benmace4495]

Tony is such a well rounded and respectable man

[@dustinuldrick7282]

Best guest so far! Tony is a stand-up guy!

[@TheSaiyanLegend]

Great video! Wish we could’ve seen every shot

[@MM-zb9kc]

Tony is one of my favorite golfers and I always root for him. Got the new G410 driver for my son because of Tony. Now because of the goofy lockdowns my son has to pick between basketball and golf this year. Went out last year never playing golf and made the team and was excited about this year but now basketball is at the same time. Tony- if you see this, please send a shout out to my son as I wished he’d actually pick golf over basketball for his HS. Good luck at the Masters. Will be rooting for your first Green Jacket.

[@randysfox]

You rock, Tony! Keep the faith.

[@jpdimisaluxuryhomes]

Tony is a class-act, and a true gentleman. Promontory Club is also an amazing place, and the Nicklaus Course is epic! The whole place is wonderful.

[@matti-6208]

I love him his such a humble nice guy

[@TheDJW21]

My favorite golfer and easily the best person on the tour right now. He is a huge advocate for golf in Utah. He is known to work with a lot of the youth golfers in Utah and raises huge amounts of money for golf in Utah to be more accessible for more people.

[@mattmoo1007]

Tony Finau is such a likeable guy. I'm looking forward to him winning again. It's going to happen.

[@pyeboden4470]

I love this channel so much the videos are so nice

[@MrGreenEstateAgents]

What a cool guy. Great video. :-)

[@jessejeffery4030]

They don't come better than Tony. Guy is an absolute gem.

[@michaelforrester816]

He may be my new fav player. Top man

[@swk1610]

Absolutely rooting for this guy from now on.

[@JoseHernandez-pu3vr]

this was awesome

[@Emancipated420]

Love Tony, as well as all of your videos! Where do you typically get the music for your videos?

[@55bigyin]

A humble man ... and a hell of a golfer

[@omyongsuwankul4410]

Beautiful course !!

[@evmollet5418]

Nice one Erik 👍🏼

[@marinmb44]

Tony.. you seem like the exact guy we all want to play with to see elite level humble golf. Would be a dream.. I’ll let you know when I’m in Utah lol

[@dennismcgraw3913]

love Tony...as a fellow Utahn myself--I watched him grow and develop on my home course in Provo. Class act......HOWEVER, seeds??? Tony??? I hate sunflower seeds on a golf course!!

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Tony seems so comfortable in his own skin. I would be thrilled to have an opportunity to spend 4 hours playing a round of golf with him. When we are young it is normal to have our hero's. My Dad was my hero. My Dad didn't play golf but what he did was he was totally sold out to his family and making sure we were taken care of. So at 64 years of age I would defiantly have Tony as one of my Hero's Tony is completely sold out to his family and to the game of Golf that he passionately loves. Thanks for sharing this very cool side of Tony Finau.

[@riley7brown]

This made me want to watch tony 100x more

[@TheDeepsilver]

This guy makes me wanna buy Ping clubs. Great vid

[@daniell653]

Great video. From the editor and from Erik.

[@cameronwatson1522]

Great content.

[@jdpst20]

Absolute Gorgeous Course!

[@IlliniDog01]

T. Finau is so easy to root for. I love watching him play. Obviously, winning on the PGA Tour is incredibly hard, but I really hope he picks off a major in the next few years. Winning the first fall Masters would be an awesome place to do it. Fingers crossed.

[@traviswhan3097]

I don't know if you get this but love you new commercials

[@markczaus5246]

Great guy. Tony will have a green jacket this year baby.

[@deadlikeme6226]

Tony is just a class act and a beautiful soul.

[@ajjpickles]

What an all round nice guy.

[@ofafonua1083]

Don't really follow Toni, but the way he shares his beliefs, make's me proud of him... good luck Toni... fans are coming to hawaii jan 2022 just to see you play... hope you do well..

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

I decided not to go on a mission for golf, and I somewhat regretted not going. Glad it worked out for you.

[@ruautetoo]

Tony... one of the really good guys in life and golf.

[@VernBigDaddy]

Pretty powerful stuff. I enjoyed Tony's comments on spirituality and golf. I'm gonna check out the PodCast....

[@lukerospert1348]

3:05 That’s it. That’s everything

[@michaelroberts2251]

Tony is so talented. Always want him to win.

[@Jabeboss]

He is so sick great video

[@zachzimmermann4487]

He is my new favorite golfer now + we use the same putter👍

[@jacobanderson9830]

you’ve got the piretti matera? how do you like it?

[@thisishowwedo612]

Tony is the man. Anyone know where to find the henley he is wearing during the podcast?

[@griffinroberts9706]

tony is the man!

[@jhart1089]

What am awesome guy. Great example, great golfer. I always root for him

[@legrandjournaldumexique]

Nice guy Tony !

[@haakonstorhaug1606]

Great video! Tony Finau seems like a wonderful guy. Is golf a spiritual game? I recommend the novel “the kingdom of Shivas Irons” by Michael Murphy, which gives some answers to that question. Keep up the great work in these trying times.

[@ryanbarnett3002]

Want to see this man run off a 5 win season. Seems to be a great man with all the tools needed to dominate the tour.

[@AD-vj3kj]

Finau is a top bloke. Talented but humble. Best attributes for golf . Aussies love him!