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Golf's Big Names Falter at Sony Open
19 Jan
Summary
- Chris Gotterup secured a two-stroke victory at the Sony Open.
- Top golfers like Collin Morikawa and Keegan Bradley missed the cut.
- Several favored players significantly underperformed their odds.
The 2026 season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii concluded on January 18th at Waialae Country Club, with Chris Gotterup claiming the title. Gotterup secured a two-stroke victory, posting rounds of 63, 69, 68, and 64. His performance marked a surprising win against a field that included many of the sport's top talents.
Despite the strong field, several highly-favored golfers notably underperformed. Collin Morikawa, with odds of +2000, missed the cut by one stroke after struggling on the greens. Similarly, Keegan Bradley, who had odds of +2200, also failed to advance past the second round.
Other prominent players also fell short of expectations. Adam Scott, at +4000 odds, tied for 40th place, while Brian Harman, with odds of +4500, finished tied for 61st. J.J. Spaun, despite strong initial rounds, also ended up tied for 40th, failing to meet his +1800 odds.
