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Chris Gotterup Wins Wind-Tested Sony Open to Launch 2026 PGA Tour Season

The 26-year-old's third PGA Tour victory in three seasons vaulted him to No. 17 in the world, setting the early pace on the money list.

Overview

  • Gotterup closed with a 6-under 64 to finish at 16-under, fueled by clutch birdie putts on Nos. 12, 13 and 17 at breezy Waialae Country Club.
  • Davis Riley, the 54-hole leader, fell out of contention with bogey-bogey-double from holes 6–8 and signed for a 71 to finish in a tie for sixth.
  • Ryan Gerard finished solo second at 14-under with a closing 65, Patrick Rodgers took third at 13-under, and Robert MacIntyre shot the day’s-low 63 to share fourth.
  • The winner earned $1.638 million from a $9.1 million purse and moved to the top of the PGA Tour money list after his season-opening triumph.
  • The tournament opened the season after The Sentry was canceled due to water issues on Maui, with uncertainty reported over Hawaii’s future slot and Sony’s expiring title sponsorship.