Tony Finau and his wife, Alayna Galea’i-Finau, hosted an intimate early Fourth of July gathering on July 3, featuring close family friends. The event, centered around a water pool theme, impressed guests with a playful swing-bucket that occasionally drenched the attendees, adding a lively and refreshing touch to the celebration.
The party’s atmosphere was energized further by a DJ, creating a vibrant backdrop as children were noted to be reluctant to leave the festivities. One family friend expressed their appreciation on social media, highlighting Alayna’s skillful hosting.
“Alayna Galea’i-Finau knows how to host the ultimate party.” —Family Friend
“Thank you so much for inviting us to your celebration. It was truly an enjoyable time with the Finaus.” —Another Friend
Reviewing Tony Finau’s 2025 Golf Season Performance
Tony Finau’s 2025 golf season has presented challenges, with the player still seeking his first victory this year. His most notable performance came at The Genesis Invitational, where he finished tied for 5th place with an 8-under-par score of 280. Despite some missed cuts in tournaments such as The American Express and the Masters Tournament, Finau has remained competitive across the season.
His recent outing at the 2025 Travelers Championship saw him finish tied for 66th place, posting rounds of 73, 74, 68, and 76 for a total score of 291, eleven strokes over par.
Detailed Breakdown of Tony Finau’s 2025 Earnings
Throughout 2025, Tony Finau has earned an impressive total of $2,442,608 from his participation in multiple PGA Tour events. His earnings reflect a mix of strong finishes and missed cuts, painting a picture of perseverance amid fluctuations in performance. Below is a summary of his 2025 tournament results and corresponding prize money:
- The Sentry: Tied for 15th, 271 (-21), $292,000
- The American Express: Missed Cut, 209 (-7), $0
- Farmers Insurance Open: Missed Cut, 149 (+5), $0
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Tied for 13th, 276 (-12), $368,500
- The Genesis Invitational: Tied for 5th, 280 (-8), $736,500
- Arnold Palmer Invitational: Tied for 36th, 291 (+3), $96,750
- THE PLAYERS Championship: Missed Cut, 152 (+8), $0
- Texas Children’s Houston Open: Tied for 32nd, 272 (-8), $51,911
- Valero Texas Open: Tied for 56th, 293 (+5), $22,040
- Masters Tournament: Missed Cut, 148 (+4), $0
- RBC Heritage: Tied for 38th, 278 (-6), $86,250
- Truist Championship: Tied for 15th, 272 (-8), $350,000
- PGA Championship: Tied for 19th, 282 (-2), $193,442
- Memorial Tournament: Tied for 31st, 293 (+5), $114,857
- U.S. Open: Tied for 38th, 291 (+11), $90,608
- Travelers Championship: Tied for 66th, 291 (+11), $39,750
Upcoming Challenge at the Open Championship
Looking ahead, Tony Finau will compete in the Open Championship from July 17 to 20, 2025. The tournament will be held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, presenting a significant opportunity for Finau to improve his season standing and pursue his elusive first win of the year.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Are Rory McIlroy and Tony Finau friends?
A. McIlroy is recognized as one of golf’s greatest players, having won all four major tournaments. Finau feels honored to consider McIlroy a friend. “We share a great friendship. It’s a natural bond formed long before either of us gained fame,” Finau shared with ABC4.com.
Q. Is Tony Finau’s caddy a billionaire?
A. Finau hired Ryan Smith, a wealthy businessman who owns the Utah Jazz basketball team, for the trip to the Bahamas.
Q. Is Tony Finau a nice guy?
A. In 2022, Tony topped Golf Digest’s “Nice Guys” list and appeared on the magazine’s cover for the third time. Additionally, he was a key figure in Netflix’s show Full Swing.