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Sony Open Launches PGA Tour Season in Honolulu After Sentry Cancellation

Tougher Waialae conditions coincide with betting boards led by Russell Henley.

Overview

  • The 120-player full-field event at Waialae Country Club runs Jan. 15–18 with a reported $9.1 million purse.
  • Practice reports point to longer rough, softer greens and strong east/northeast winds expected to influence strategy and scoring.
  • The field includes defending champion Nick Taylor and multiple top-25 players such as Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama, J. J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley and Jordan Spieth, plus 62-year-old Vijay Singh returning to regular Tour play.
  • Betting markets make Russell Henley the favorite around +1100, followed by names like Matsuyama and Ben Griffin based on major sportsbooks’ odds.
  • Fans can watch featured groups on ESPN+ starting around noon ET, with nightly coverage on Golf Channel and DIRECTV from 7–10 p.m. ET throughout the tournament.