Sony Open 2026: Tee Time, Date, Leaderboard, TV Channel Live Stream, Purse

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii marks the official kickoff of the PGA Tour season at the stunning Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Oahu. With The Sentry canceled due to course conditions in Maui, this full-field event (120 players) becomes the true season opener, running from January 15–18, 2026 (with pro-am and practice activities from January 12–14).

Here’s the Soney Open schedule (times in HST, subject to change):

Monday, January 12
9:30 AM: Tournament Blessing (Free)
10:00 AM: Dream Cup Pro-Am & Monday Pro-Am (Free)
Tuesday, January 13
8:00 AM: Professional practice rounds (All Day, Free)
Wednesday, January 14
7:00 AM: Official Pro-Am (Ticket required)
9:30 AM: Satellite Pro-Am (Hoakalei Country Club, Free)
Thursday, January 15 — First Round (Ticket required)
7:10 AM tee times
2–5 PM HST: Golf Channel live broadcast
Friday, January 16 — Second Round (Ticket required)
7:10 AM tee times
2–5 PM HST: Golf Channel live broadcast
Saturday, January 17 — Third Round (Ticket required)
7:15 AM tee times
2–5 PM HST: Golf Channel live broadcast
Sunday, January 18 — Final Round (Ticket required)
7:15 AM tee times
2–5 PM HST: Golf Channel live broadcast
5:00 PM: Awards Ceremony (18th Green)

Course: Waialae Country Club — a timeless 1927 Seth Raynor design, playing as a par 70 at 7,044 yards. Expect tight fairways, strategic bunkering, doglegs, ocean breezes, and Bermuda greens. The tournament reverses the nines for dramatic sunset views over the Pacific. Here are breathtaking aerial views of Waialae's tropical layout and ocean proximity:And a closer look at one of its signature holes, like the scenic 17th: Soney Open Purse: $9,100,000 (with $1,638,000 to the winner).
Defending champion: Nick Taylor (2025 playoff winner over Nico Echavarria). Notable participants (field confirmed as of early January 2026, subject to last-minute changes): Four top-10 OWGR players headline the group — Russell Henley (No. 5), J.J. Spaun (No. 6, 2025 U.S. Open champ), Robert MacIntyre (No. 7), and Ben Griffin (No. 8). Other standouts include Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Si Woo Kim, Tony Finau, Adam Scott, Brian Harman, Kurt Kitayama, plus international invites like Kazuki Higa, and even Vijay Singh (using a lifetime exemption). Defending champ Nick Taylor returns, along with past winners and strong contenders like Matt Kuchar, Patton Kizzire, and Zach Johnson. Here’s Hideki Matsuyama showcasing his smooth swing — always a threat in Hawaii:

When Dose Start Sony Open 2026?

Date: January 15–18, 2026

Where Is Sony Open 2026?

Venue: Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

How to watch the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii In US

Golf Channel: All four rounds (main coverage, typically 2–5 PM HST / 7–10 PM ET).
NBC: Additional weekend coverage (early rounds on Sat/Sun).

Streaming:

Peacock: Streams NBC/Golf Channel broadcasts (subscription required; re-airs and on-demand available).
ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live): Featured groups, select holes, early coverage (multi-feed options).
NBC Sports app/site: Live streams with TV provider login.

Times are early in Hawaii (tee ~7:10–7:15 AM HST), so prime for evening mainland viewing.

2026 Sony Open odds and predictions
Russell Henley leads as favorite around +1100 to +1200, followed closely by Ben Griffin (+1200–1300), Hideki Matsuyama (+1400–1700), and Collin Morikawa (+1600–1700). Other notables: Si Woo Kim, Robert MacIntyre, J.J. Spaun (+1900 range), Keegan Bradley, and more. Model insights point to intrigue:

Fade Russell Henley as the outright favorite — the 2013 champ has been inconsistent here since his victory (multiple missed cuts, finishes outside top 30), and limited recent starts make him vulnerable despite strong OWGR.

Here’s Russell Henley in action off the tee:

Strong value on J.J. Spaun (around +1900) — the reigning U.S. Open winner posted T3 here last year, carries momentum, and models rank him as a serious top contender for a potential breakthrough win and big payout.

Here’s J.J. Spaun in a triumphant moment from his major victory: This classic birdie-fest (low scores possible with calm winds) rewards precision, iron play, and putting on these tricky greens. It's the perfect paradise start to the 2026 PGA Tour season — get ready for exciting action from Waialae! For tickets or live coverage details, check the official Sony Open website. Sony Open LeaderBoard

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii features a 120-player field at Waialae Country Club (January 15–18), the PGA Tour's official season opener. Here's the complete list of players, presented one by one in alphabetical order (based on the latest confirmed field as of January 11, 2026, subject to any last-minute changes or withdrawals):