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.

All of the traits bettors should be looking for when golfers take the green at Waialae Country Club this weekend.

The PGA Tour season will open a week later than expected when the Sony Open in Hawaii tees off Thursday in Honolulu. The Sentry (previously the Sentry

The 2026 PGA Tour season kicks off this week with the Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. The first round at Waialae Country Club starts Thursday.

Defending champion Nick Taylor was sharp with his irons and handled the par 3s at Waialae Country Club for an 8-under 62, giving him a share of the lead Thursday with Kevin Roy as the PGA Tour season started at the Sony Open.