PGA TOUR LIVE Featured Groups for @SonyOpenHawaii 🌴
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THURSDAY
5:20PM ET: Horschel / McNealy / McCarty
5:30PM ET: Matsuyama / Henley / Theegala
FRIDAY
5:20PM ET: MacIntyre / Eckroat / Dunlap
5:30PM ET: Bradley / Kim / Harman pic.twitter.com/Y0rPmzzLQl
The 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii is set to kick off on January 9 at the picturesque Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.
This year’s tournament promises to be an exciting event as players compete for a share of the substantial $8.7 million purse, with the winner taking home $1,566,000.
The tournament will run from January 9 to January 12, showcasing some of the best talent in professional golf.
Tournament Overview
The Sony Open is a staple on the PGA Tour calendar, attracting both seasoned professionals and rising stars.
Following a thrilling start to the season at The Sentry, where Hideki Matsuyama claimed victory with a record-setting score of 35-under par, anticipation is high for this event. Matsuyama, who won the Sony Open in 2022, will be looking to secure back-to-back titles after his recent success.
The first round will commence at 12:10 PM ET on January 9, with notable pairings including:
- 12:10 PM ET: David Skinns, Henrik Norlander, Richard Hoey
- 12:20 PM ET: Carson Young, Andrew Putnam, Doug Ghim
- 12:30 PM ET: Thomas Detry, Patrick Fishburn, Ben Griffin
- 12:40 PM ET: Taylor Moore, Mackenzie Hughes, Webb Simpson
- 5:30 PM ET: Russell Henley, Sahith Theegala, Hideki Matsuyama
The full list of tee times features a mix of established players and newcomers eager to make their mark on the tour.
Golf enthusiasts can catch all the action live on the Golf Channel and NBC throughout the tournament. The broadcast schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, January 9: 7-10:30 PM ET (Golf Channel)
- Friday, January 10: 7-10:30 PM ET (Golf Channel)
- Saturday, January 11: 4-6 PM ET (NBC); 6-8 PM ET (Golf Channel)
- Sunday, January 12: 4-6 PM ET (NBC); 6-8 PM ET (Golf Channel)
For those looking to stream the event online, options include PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ and Peacock.
Field Highlights
This year’s field features ten of the world’s top thirty players despite some high-profile absences due to commitments elsewhere.
In addition to Matsuyama, other contenders include Billy Horschel, Brian Harman, Tom Kim, and Corey Conners. The competition promises to be fierce as players vie for early-season momentum.
As excitement builds for the Sony Open in Hawaii, fans are eager to see if Matsuyama can continue his winning streak or if another player will rise to the occasion and claim victory at Waialae Country Club. With its stunning backdrop and competitive field, this tournament is not to be missed.
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