PGA Tour veteran Tony Finau has built quite the life for himself away from the golf course with his wife, Alayna Galea’i-Finau.
The couple, who got married in May 2012, have welcomed six children: son Jraice, daughter Leilene “Neenee,” son Tony Jr., son Sage, daughter Sienna-Vee and daughter Layton, the last of whom was born in January 2025.
Tony turned pro in 2007 and has had Alayna by his side for most of his highs and lows, both on and off the links. However, Tony recently admitted that he wasn’t sure their marriage would last when the pandemic hit in March 2020.
“I honestly can say before COVID, I don’t think my wife and I spent more than two weeks together,” Tony told Skratch in an interview published in March 2025. “We went into it and we were like, ‘We’re about to fall more in love or get a divorce.’ This is only going to end in one of those two ways. And luckily, it was the first.”
For a full Finau family guide, keep reading.
Alayna Galea’i-Finau
Tony and Alayna got married on Mother’s Day in 2012, though Alayna admitted via Instagram that “they never really had a wedding.” (The couple rectified that by having a vow renewal ceremony — with their five kids at the time — in November 2023.)
In August 2024, Tony celebrated Alayna’s birthday with a celebratory post, calling her his “best friend.”
“She’s so beautiful inside and out,” he wrote. “My life is everything it is because I get to share it with you. Thank you for loving me and letting me love you. I love you Alayna!”
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Alayna returned the favor when Tony turned 35 in September 2024.
“Happy birthday, my Love!” she wrote via Instagram. “35 never looked so good 😮💨🔥🤎 SO grateful for every single day that I get w/ your beautiful soul!”
Jraice
Tony and Alayna welcomed their first child, son Jraice, in 2011.
In 2018, Tony celebrated Jraice’s 7th birthday with a moment of sincere reflection.
“I’m filled with so much joy when I think about this kid,” he wrote via Instagram. “He’s a great older brother and an incredible son. I’ve really learned how talented he is this past year. He can flat out dance – he loves flag football, he’s got great coordination and he loves to eat!! 🤣🙌🏾.”
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Tony added, “Thanks for being my best bud and my side kick 💪🏾 you’ve taught me patience and you teach me how to be a better dad every day. I love you son!! 💯.”
Jraice is busy following in his father’s footsteps as a member of Team Utah in the PGA Junior League.
“He’s very natural when he plays,” Tony told reporters in October 2024. “But I told him, ‘If you’re ever going to be great, like talent takes you to the doorsteps, to ever go through, your work ethic is what’s going to get you there.’”
Tony added, “I had to work hard and do those things because I was in a different situation. I felt the pressure as a kid, my parents giving up everything they had for me to perform. My kids don’t feel that pressure. So teaching grit, I don’t know if there is such a thing. But I try to apply enough pressure as a parent to keep him accountable for what he wants to accomplish.”
Leilene ‘Neenee’
In 2012, Tony and Alayna welcomed their first daughter, Leilene, who goes by the nickname “Neenee.”
When Neenee turned 12 in October 2024, Alayna posted a “birthday vlog,” which included a day of gifts, food and fun — and dad Tony was along for the ride, too.
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Neenee was by her father’s side in November 2024 at an event hosted by the Tony Finau Foundation.
“We’re so grateful for the sponsors, donors, and community members that rally around this event each year to help us feed 2000+ families for Thanksgiving,” Tony wrote alongside photos from the event, including one of him with Neenee and Jraice. “You truly help us #InspireSomone and make a difference in our own backyard.”
Tony Jr.
The couple’s second son, Tony Jr., was born in 2015 and almost immediately began accompanying his dad to work.
“Grateful and excited to be here! Me n my dawg Baby Tony enjoying Sheboygan, Wisconsin,” Tony shared via Instagram in August 2015, showing baby Tony sitting in a carrier next to his dad’s golf bag.
Sage
Just six months after Tony and Alayna welcomed son Sage in May 2016, he was forced to undergo lung surgery.
“It’s been a LONG week to say the least but I’m grateful for family and friends and their support throughout the week,” Tony posted via Instagram. “I’m grateful for the power of prayer which is something I believe strongly in. I’m grateful to my heavenly father for blessing us with this special spirit. I’m humbled by the love from all our family and friends.”
He added, “This Thanksgiving has been a humbling experience for me and a reminder to me of all the blessings and gifts I’m grateful for, I’m especially grateful for the gift of life.”
Sage went on to have a full recovery.
Sienna-Vee
Alayna gave birth to the couple’s fifth child, daughter Sienna-Vee, in July 2021.
“I’m a Proud father of 5 ❤️,” Tony shared via Instagram. “@alaynagaleai you are a strong woman and I’m so blessed to have you bring our children into this world ❤️ Grateful to my heavenly father for our new bundle of joy 💯🙏🏾#blessedbeyondmeasure.”
Layton
Tony and Alayna welcomed daughter Layton in January 2025, calling her their “3rd princess.”
“We wanted to do a surprise gender at birth this time around,” Alayna explained via Instagram. “Our family was so sure she was a boy based off of my pregnancy (cravings, emotions, sickness, my skin, the way I carried, etc) pregnancy was identical to my pregnancies with our 3 boys. & boy were we in for a big surprise! 🥰.”
She added, “My favorite parts were when Dr Jones delivered her & immediately turned her to Tony asking him, ‘what’s the gender, Dad?’ & Tony pauses & looks like 😮🙀 doing a double, triple take lol…& ofc surprising our kids, the best ever! 🥹We are so blessed & in love all over again. Thank you to everyone reaching out & sending well wishes. We feel the love! 🙏🏽♥️.”
The couple made a “surprise gender reveal” video in the delivery room featuring their five other kids, which was also posted via Instagram.
“That’s so crazy,” Neenee said upon learning she had another sister.