Calm and soft conditions early in the first round of the 2026 PGA Tour season saw the same man who reigned supreme at Waialae Country Club the year prior shoot out to the opening lead once again. Nick Taylor was flawless in the initial refrain of his Sony Open title defense as the Canadian carded a bogey-free 62 to command a share of the lead with Kevin Roy.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as 2026 Sony Open Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Waialae. At last, the PGA Tour is back, and its Hawaiian kickoff this year lands at the Sony Open. It’s offering a $9.1 million purse, with $1.638 million to the winner.

The 2026 PGA Tour season gets underway this week in Hawaii at the Sony Open, a week after the traditional starting event, The Sentry, was canceled due to course concerns. As such, it's been quite some time since golf fans watched the best of the PGA Tour in action.

Get all the live leaderboard updates and more for Thursday's first round at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii right here.

Chris Gotterup opened the Sony Open with a sharp 63, putting himself in a strong position right from the start. As he chases his third PGA Tour title, Gotterup heads into the second round just one shot off the pace.

Two golfers with Hawaiʻi ties teed it up Thursday at Sony Open in Hawaii, embracing the rare opportunity to compete alongside the world’s best at Waialae Country Club. Anson Cabello, a current University of Hawaiʻi golfer from Maui,

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii tees off the PGA Tour season at Waialae Country Club with a deep 120-player field, offering an early test amid beautiful but challenging Honolulu conditions.

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Brooks Koepka is back and so are the golf betslips! It’s time to wager on the PGA Tour again! After a three-month hibernation, the SI Golf Betting panel returns

Watching Jordan Spieth’s career fade over the past decade has not been easy for golf fans. After breaking through in 2009 and matching Tiger Woods as a two-time US Amateur champion, Spieth drew early comparisons to Jack Nicklaus.

SportsLine expert Brady Kannon reveals his PGA best bets bets for the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu