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:

Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 Round 2 Tee Times: Full Groupings, Featured Players & HST Start Times

Key Early/Mid-Morning Groups (approx. 7:10–9:00 AM HST onward) Tee 1: Lee Hodges, Tom Hoge, Hank Lebioda Tee 10: Adam Svensson, Chad Ramey, Vince Whaley Tee 1: Patrick Rodgers, Bud Cauley, Mark Hubbard Tee 10: Eric Cole, Zac Blair, Dylan WuMid-Day / Featured Waves (approx. 12:10–1:49 PM HST)12:10 PM HST Tee 1: Michael Kim, Brice Garnett, Jacob Bridgeman Tee 10: Austin Eckroat, Peter Malnati, Keith Mitchell 12:21 PM HST Tee 1: Erik van Rooyen, Gary Woodland, Alex Smalley Tee 10: Matthieu Pavon, Sam Stevens, Matti Schmid 12:32 PM HST Tee 1: Tom Kim, Emiliano Grillo, Denny McCarthy Tee 10: Sahith Theegala, Seamus Power, Kristoffer Reitan 12:43 PM HST (Featured Group) Tee 1: Kurt Kitayama, Cam Davis, Taylor Pendrith Tee 10: J.J. Spaun, Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott 12:54 PM HST Tee 1: Brian Campbell, Harry Hall, Corey Conners Tee 10: Ben Griffin, Chris Gotterup, Russell Henley 1:05 PM HST (Featured Group) Tee 1: Adam Schenk, Steven Fisk, William Mouw Tee 10: Nick Taylor (defending champion), Aaron Rai, Robert MacIntyre 1:16 PM HST Tee 1: Patton Kizzire, Nick Dunlap, Rico Hoey Tee 10: Ryo Hisatsune, Danny Walker, David Ford (Continuing with international and rising stars like Pierceson Coody, Haotong Li, and Japanese players in subsequent slots around 1:27–1:49 PM HST.) Afternoon / Late Waves (approx. 4:40–6:19 AM HST next day equivalent, but afternoon HST for live play) ~4:40 PM HST onward: Later groups with stars like Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth (Tee 1 ~5:13 PM equivalent adjusted). Tee 1: Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth Tee 10: Joe Highsmith, Nico Echavarria, Davis Riley Other late notables: Brian Harman, Maverick McNealy, Si Woo Kim; Tony Finau, etc. Featured Groups (prime for PGA Tour Live/ESPN+ streaming starting ~12:00 PM ET / ~7:00 AM HST): J.J. Spaun, Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott (Tee 10, mid-day) Nick Taylor, Aaron Rai, Robert MacIntyre (Tee 10) Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley (Tee 1, later)

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.

Soney Open Purse:

$9,100,000 (with $1,638,000 to the winner).

Defending champion:

Nick Taylor (2025 playoff winner over Nico Echavarria).

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):