Tony Finau Sinks $1 Million Putt for Charity With Pat McAfee

Tony Finau sank a $1 million putt during a timeout at the Utah Jazz's home opener on Friday night, turning a stunt funded by ESPN's Pat McAfee into a windfall for his own charitable foundation. The six-time PGA Tour winner made the putt on his second attempt.

How did the Tony Finau Foundation win $1 million?

Finau, a Utah native, was a surprise contestant brought in for the Jazz's usual time-out giveaway, which typically pays a random fan a few thousand dollars. Instead, McAfee put up $1 million for Finau to attempt a long putt on the arena floor. Finau missed his first try before draining the second, prompting a celebration with his signature dance moves. The money goes to the Tony Finau Foundation, which supports young people and their families through education, wellness and recreation programs.

What started the $1 million putt stunt?

The setup traces back to last week's College GameDay, where BYU student Carter Smith took part in McAfee's weekly "Kicking Is Easy" segment, a 33-yard field-goal attempt for $1 million. Utah Jazz owners Ryan Smith and Ryan Sweeney were spotted in the crowd and each pledged an extra $1 million on air, raising the stakes to $3 million — $2 million for Smith and $1 million to charity. Smith missed his first kick but made the second, claiming the full prize.

"It's an honor to be back in Utah, you people are the greatest," McAfee said after Finau's putt dropped.