“Same Skin Colour’: After Upsetting Nelly Korda, Tony Finau’s Tiger Woods Remark Unveiled His Biggest Move
“I am disappointed to have to withdraw from the Grant Thornton Invitational,” said Tony Finau, expressing his frustration after stepping back from the tournament. The six-time PGA Tour winner had been looking forward to joining hands alongside the top-ranked Nelly Korda in Florida, but his knee injury forced his hand. Last year, Finau and Korda teed off together and carded 23 under par.
Tony Finau announced his withdrawal from the mixed-gender event on December 11th, but he’s still very much present at Tiburon Golf Club. So, what’s he doing there if he’s not playing? Well, it turns out that Finau is the Brand Ambassador for the Grant Thornton Invitational. As he puts it, “I could not miss the opportunity to be here.”
Isn’t that a refreshing take? He shared how incredible it is to witness both men and women competing side by side and achieving record-breaking scores. He called it something “groundbreaking.” While he may be dealing with his own physical pain and some guilt, Finau expressed, “Just being here, being a part of it, means a lot to me.”
It’s truly inspiring to see how, even after stepping back from the second edition of the Grant Thornton Invitational, Finau’s passion for the tournament shines through. When asked about the professional relationships he’s built through the event, he couldn’t help but rave about his former golf partner, Nelly Korda. In fact, he sees her as a role model for his daughters, much like Tiger Woods was for him growing up.
