Tony Finau’s wife Alayna has provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the lives of players and their families during PGA Tour events, including their routine getting to the course.
It comes just a week after Scottie Scheffler’s attempt to enter Valhalla ended with the world’s number one in prison facing four charges, including one felony: second-degree assault on a police officer.
Scheffler is accused of dragging a police officer to the ground and failing to stop while trying to enter the course before the second round of the PGA Championship.
The world number one drove a courtesy car, which is given to players at each tournament and which supposedly guarantees “easy access” on and off the field.
But a “huge misunderstanding” ensued, with cops apparently not knowing who was driving the vehicle.
Tony Finau’s wife, Alayna, revealed what life is like for players and their families at golf events
The Finaus have five children: Jraice, Leilene “Neenee” Aiaga, Tony Sage and Sienna-Vee.
Finau, the world number 30, has become accustomed to the routines and rhythms of tournament week after joining the PGA Tour in 2015.
And in a short video, published in Tik Tok On Wednesday, his wife Alyna explained the value of players receiving marked cars before tournaments.
“Besides the fact that it’s free and it helps us get around, we’re very, very grateful for that,” he said.
‘That’s why, every week, there are different car sponsorships that offer the courtesy vehicle. We call it “Dad’s Car” every week because it has an official vehicle sticker and these stickers.
“Once the security guards or the police see them when they get to the golf course, they say, ‘Bro, you’re ready to go.’ You have the right of way. We can then take the player directly to the golf course. easy access.”
The video included a clip of the official cars players received for the PGA Championship, when Scheffler’s trip to the first tee took an unfortunate detour.
World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested while trying to enter the PGA Championship.
The video included a clip of the official cars players received for the PGA Championship.
The world number one was driving to the clubhouse, but Alayna revealed her life as a taxi driver for her husband during the week of the tournament.
“Someone will have to wake up at dawn, or whatever the tee time is, and leave their player in the courtesy car,” he said.
“Usually the night before I say, ‘Okay, honey, here’s the plan. “I’m going to get up early, take you in the courtesy car, and then come back.”
‘Maybe I’ll go home and take a little nap, maybe I’ll be back before you start. Maybe he’ll be back on shift. In fact, I could be back in six hours when the round is over. But I’ll be there.
“Many times, I often take family members on and off the field in the courtesy car or taking care of my children.” They have five children together: Jraice, Leilene “Neenee” Aiaga, Tony Sage and Sienna-Vee.
“But either way, it’s really nice because we stop right next to the clubhouse, we have easy access to get in and out and that’s how it works for the players and the family members.” So we are very grateful. Thank you.’
