As golf enthusiasts shift their focus to the scenic shores of Hawaii, the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club emerges as an enthralling episode in the ever-evolving narrative of the PGA Tour. Situated in the vibrant heart of Honolulu, this gathering transcends mere tournament status; it serves as a jubilant homage to the Aloha spirit, the skillful prowess of professionals, and the timeless charm emanating from the lush fairways and verdant greens.
What is the Sony Open in Hawaii?
The Sony Open in Hawaii epitomizes the fusion of golf and technology, with Sony, a proud sponsor. This event marks the commencement of the PGA Tour's Pacific Swing, luring professional golfers into a captivating journey against the picturesque backdrop of swaying palms and the expansive Pacific Ocean. Players will showcase their skills on the challenging Waialae Country Club. The purse for the Sony is $8,300,000 with the winner getting a $1,494,099 payout.
Waialae Country Club for Sony Open
With its roots dating back to 1927, the course underwent a dynamic evolution shaped by the designs of Seth Raynor, enhancements by Robert Trent Jones, interventions by Desmond Muirhead and Rick Smith, and most recently, the touch of Tom Doak. Tailored for the Sony Open, the course boasts a par 70 and spans a distance of 7,020 yards from the Championship tees. While it might not be the most visually appealing course on the PGA Tour, it always seems to deliver a great first full field event for the PGA Tour.
How Do You Qualify?
The Sony Open in Hawaii typically features a full field of professional golfers who qualify based on various criteria. Primarily, players earn spots through their performance and rankings on the PGA Tour. This includes winners of previous tournaments, top players in the FedExCup standings, and those who have secured exemptions. Additionally, this is an open tournament for Hawaii so there will be some amateurs, that quailed for the tournament with the open play. The final field is a mix of seasoned tour pros and emerging talents, creating a competitive lineup for the prestigious event.
2024 Sony Open Field
Akana, Blaze (a) | Albertson, Anders | Alexander, Tyson | An, Byeong Hun | Armour, Ryan | Baddeley, Aaron
Barnes, Erik | Bezuidenhout, Christiaan | Blair, Zac | Bradley, Keegan | Bramlett, Joseph | Brehm, Ryan | Buckley, Hayden Byrd, Jonathan | Castillo, Michael | Choi, K.J. | Cink, Stewart | Cole, Eric | Cone, Trevor | Conners, Corey | Cook, Austin | Daffue, MJ | Davis, Cam | Dou, Zecheng | Duncan, Tyler | Echavarria, Nico | Eckroat, Austin | Endycott, Harrison | English, Harris | Garnett, Brice | Gligic, Michael | Glover, Lucas | Gordon, Will | Goya, Tano | Grant, Brent | Griffin, Ben | Grillo, Emiliano | Guise, Danny | Hadley, Chesson | Haley II, Paul | Hall, Harry | Hammer, Cole | Hardy, Nick | Harman, Brian |
Harrington, Scott | Henley, Russell | Herman, Jim | Hickok, Kramer | Higa, Kazuki | Higgs, Harry | Hoge, Tom | Horschel, Billy | Hubbard, Mark | Hughes, Mackenzie | Im, Sungjae | Jaeger, Stephan | Johnson, Zach | Katsuragawa, Yuto | Kelly, Jerry | Kim, Michael | Kim, S.H. | Kim, Si Woo | Kim, Tom | Kirk, Chris | Kitayama, Kurt | Kizzire, Patton | Knox, Russell | Kraft, Kelly | Kuchar, Matt | Lashley, Nate | Lee, Danny | Lee, K.H. | Lingmerth, David | Lipsky, David | Long, Adam | Malnati, Peter | Markham, George | Martin, Ben | Matsuyama, Hideki | Matthews, Brandon | McCarthy, Denny | McGreevy, Max | McLachlin, Parker | McNealy, Maverick | Merritt, Troy | Mitchell, Keith | Montgomery, Taylor | Moore, Ryan
Mueller, Jesse | Nakajima, Keita | Norrman, Vincent | Novak, Andrew | Núñez, Augusto | Okada, Koheic(a) | Onishi, Kaito | Palmer, Ryan | Piercy, Scott | Poston, J.T. | Putnam, Andrew | Rai, Aaron | Ramey, Chad | Reavie, Chez | Redman, Doc | Roy, Kevin | Ryder, Sam | Sabbatini, Rory | Schenk, Adam | Schmid, Matti | Schwab, Matthias | Scott, Adam | Semikawa, Taiga | Shelton, Robby | Sigg, Greyson | Simpson, Webb | Smalley, Alex | Smotherman, Austin | Spaun, J.J. | Spieth, Jordan | Stanley, Kyle | Steele, Brendan | Stevens, Sam | Streb, Robert | Streelman, Kevin | Stuard, Brian | Suh, Justin | Svensson, Adam | Taylor, Ben | Taylor, Nick | Thompson, Davis | Thompson, Michael | Todd, Brendon | Truslow, Austen | Tway, Kevin | Walker, Jimmy | Werbylo, Trevor | Werenski, Richy | Westmoreland, Kyle | Winslow, Joseph | Woodland, Gary | Wu, Brandon | Wu, Dylan | Young, Carson | Yu, Kevin | Yuan, Carl | Trainer, Martin | Noh, S.Y. | O'Hair, Sean | Gómez, Fabián | McGirt, William | Gribble, Cody | Crane, Ben | Atwal, Arjun | Villegas, Camilo | Brown, Scott
Is there a Player Cut?
Yes, the Sony Open features a sizable field, prompting a cut after the Friday round for players qualifying to proceed to the weekend.
Who Won The Sony Open in 2023?
On the Final day of the Sony Open in Hawaii, Si Woo Kim made a strong start by carding three consecutive birdies and sealed his victory with two more, securing a one-stroke lead over the 54-hole leader, Hayden Buckley, at Waialae Country Club on Sunday. Hailing from Seoul, Kim posted a 6-under 64 for the second consecutive day, finishing with an impressive 18-under 262 overall. This victory marked Kim as the first South Korean winner of Oahu's PGA Tour event since K.J. Choi in 2008. It also represented Kim's fourth tour win and his first since the Desert Classic in January 2021.
How To Watch The Sony Open
The broadcasting schedule for The Sony Open in 2024: Jan. 11th-13th, Thursday-Saturday: 7:30-10 p.m. EST on Golf Channel. Final round coverage Jan 14th Sunday: 4:00-6:00 p.m. EST on NBC and then finishing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST on Golf Channel.
Our Pick's & Player to Watch
Since we are writing this very early. We will be basing our picks on the players scheduled to be in the field as of the time of writing this. If we see any changes int the participants we will make changes.
Winner: Harman, Brian
Top-5: Spieth, Jordan
Top-10: McCarthy, Denny
Top-20: Knox, Russell
Player to Watch: Cink, Stewart | Kim, Si Woo | Kim Tom | Henley, Russell