Patrick Fishburn was playing in a U.S. Open qualifying event Monday in eastern Washington. Otherwise, Tony Finau would have handed him the $40,000 cardboard check that Finau's foundation received from the Web.com Tour's Utah Championship.
Fishburn, a former Fremont High School and BYU golfer, is playing the PGA Tour-branded Mackenzie Tour Canada, one of the checkpoints of Finau’s pro career. His performance through two events this season further illustrates the ability that made him the first player to receive financial support from the Tony Finau Foundation.
The mentorship program is designed to help Utahns who once were in Finau's position, trying to advance in pro golf.