Sony Open in Hawaii preview: Field, betting odds, tee times and how to watch the PGA Tour event

The PGA Tour continues in Hawaii for the Sony Open.

All you need to know about The Sony Open in Hawaii as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off for round two in Honolulu.

It’s set to be an emotional week in Hawaii as the PGA Tour and wider golf community remember the tragic passing of last year’s champion – Grayson Murray. The American won the second of his two PGA Tout titles 12 months ago with a playoff victory over Ben An and Keegan Bradley.

Each year, the tournament supports the Hawaiian community by channeling proceeds back to the area through their charity partner Friends of Hawaii Charities. Annual proceeds have now reached $1.2 million, benefiting local not-for-profit organizations with $25 million raised in total since its inception for over 350 worthy causes.

The Sony Open has also been honored by the State of Hawaii with a Green Business Award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable business practices and green initiatives, embodying Hawaii’s motto, “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Āina i ka Pono,” commonly translated, “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.” 

Where is the Sony Open played?

The spectacular Waiʻalae Country Club in East Honolulu, Hawaii hosts the Sony Open. Justin Thomas holds the course record from his 2017 triumph, finishing 27-under par with an opening round 59. He became the youngest PGA Tour player at age 23 to shoot a sub-60 round.

The par-72, 7,125-yard track is significantly flatter than last week’s Plantation Course at Kapalua with just 10 feet of elevation change. The course features fairways lined with stands of coconut, monkey pod, and kiawe trees and 83 strategically placed bunkers. Look out for the iconic “W”, formed by coconut trees behind the 16th green.

Who is in the field for the Sony Open?

With TGL kicking off its inaugural season this week, there are a few prominent names missing from the field including Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Rickie Fowler – representing New York GC, and Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry, and Ludvig Aberg – representing The Bay GC. Other European big guns are also absent as they get set to open their 2025 campaigns in the Middle East on the DP World Tour. World No.1 Scottie Scheffler also remains sidelined as he continues his recovery after hand surgery.

That said, the Waiʻalae Country Club still sees 10 of the world’s top 30 tee it up including last week’s champion and former Sony Open winner Hideki Matsuyama. Other star names looking to register an early season win include Billy Horschel, Brian Harman, Tom Kim, Robert MacIntyre, and Sahith Theegala.

The finalized field for the Sony Open can be found here.

Who will win the Sony Open?

Selected odds (correct pre-tournament):

Hideki Matsuyama 10/1

Corey Conners 14/1

Russell Henley 20/1

Keegan Bradley 25/1

Si Woo Kim 30/1

Sahith Theegala 35/1

Brian Harman 45/1

Chris Kirk 50/1

How much will the winner of the Sony Open receive?

The winner in Honolulu is set to receive a cheque for just over $1.5 million dollars from the $8.7 million purse. They will also pocket 500 FedEx Cup points.

Who has won the Sony Open?

How to watch the Sony Open

Viewers in the US can watch all four days via the Golf Channel and NBC Sports.

All times ET

Thursday, 09 January: Golf Channel, 09.00

Friday, 10 January: Golf Channel, 09.00

Saturday, 11 January: Golf Channel, 06.00

Sunday, 12 January: Golf Channel, 06.00

Viewers in the UK can watch the event on Sky Sports Golf.

All times GMT

Thursday, 09 January: Sky Sports Golf, 17.00

Friday, 10 January: Sky Sports Golf, 17.00

Saturday, 11 January: Sky Sports Golf, 20.30

Sunday, 12 January: Sky Sports Golf, 18.00

The Sony Open: Tee Times

Tee times and groupings can be found here once released.

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