The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii is officially teeing off this week, marking the start of the PGA Tour season at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. As the first of 34 official events on the PGA Tour schedule, the Sony Open once again brings top-tier golf to tropical fairways and sets the tone for the months of competition to follow. Players and fans alike are eager to get the season going–especially after the unusual cancellation of The Sentry earlier in January, which elevated Sony’s role as the season’s first marquee stop.
Hawaii’s legendary course has long been a favorite among professionals, offering an inviting backdrop of palm trees, ocean views and strategic design that tests all facets of a player’s game. While the field is strong and diverse, there’s one notable absence: rising star Marco Penge has withdrawn due to a lingering illness.
An Elite and Wide-Ranging Field Sets the Stage
Here’s the complete field for the 2026 Sony Open:
Zach Bauchou
Daniel Berger
Zac Blair
Chandler Blanchet
Keegan Bradley
Michael Brennan
Jacob Bridgeman
Anson Cabello
Brian Campbell
Rafael Campos
Ricky Castillo
Bud Cauley
Davis Chatfield
Luke Clanton
Eric Cole
Corey Conners
Pierceson Coody
Cam Davis
Zecheng Dou
Adrien Dumont de Chassart
Nick Dunlap
Nicolas Echavarria
Austin Eckroat
A.J. Ewart
Tony Finau
Steven Fisk
David Ford
Brice Garnett
Ryan Gerard
Doug Ghim
Emilio Gonzalez
Chris Gotterup
Ben Griffin
Emiliano Grillo
Harry Hall
Brian Harman
Russell Henley
Kazuki Higa
Joe Highsmith
Kensei Hirata
Ryo Hisatsune
Lee Hodges
Rico Hoey
Tom Hoge
Beau Hossler
Billy Horschel
Mark Hubbard
Zach Johnson
Takumi Kanaya
Kota Kaneko
Jeffrey Kang
John Keefer
Michael Kim
S.H. Kim
Si Woo Kim
Tom Kim
Chris Kirk
Kurt Kitayama
Patton Kizzire
Jake Knapp
Corey Kozuma
Christo Lamprecht
Hank Lebioda
S.T. Lee
Haotong Li
Robert MacIntyre
Peter Malnati
Hideki Matsuyama
Denny McCarthy
Matt McCarty
Max McGreevy
Maverick McNealy
Mac Meissner
Keith Mitchell
Collin Morikowa
William Mouw
Taisei Nagasaki
Keita Nakajima
Pontus Nyholm
John Parry
Matthieu Pavon
Taylor Pendrith
Chandler Phillips
Seamus Power
Aaron Rai
Chad Ramey
Kristoffer Reitan
Davis Riley
Patrick Rodgers
Kevin Roy
Marcelo Rozo
Adrien Saddier
Gordon Sargent
Adam Schenk
Matti Schmid
Adam Scott
Neal Shipley
Webb Simpson
Vijay Singh
Alex Smalley
Austin Smotherman
J.J. Spaun
Jordan Spieth
Sam Stevens
Yuta Sugiura
Adam Svensson
Nick Taylor
Sahith Theegala
Alejandro Tosti
John VanDerLaan
Erik van Rooyen
Danny Walker
Vince Whaley
Gary Woodland
Dylan Wu
Sudarshan Yellamaraju
Ren Yonezawa
Kevin Yu
Alternatives include: Isaiah Salinda, David Lipsky, Patrick Fishburn, Brendon Todd, Charley Hoffman, Nicholas Lindheim, Jesper Svensson, Andrew Putnam, Kris Ventura, Matt Kuchar
Marco Penge’s Withdrawal Clouds Opening Narrative
One of the most talked-about storylines leading into the Sony Open was the participation of Penge, an English golfer whose breakout on the DP World Tour last year earned him dual membership and big expectations for 2026. Instead, Penge has been forced to withdraw after battling a viral illness he says has lingered since late 2025.
“I was meant to start my season next week in Hawaii, but unfortunately I have had to WD due to a viral illness I’ve been fighting since Dubai, back in November. Frustrating to put a delay on my start, but I’m close to being fully fit again, and I’ll be back out there soon,” Pence said.
Hawaii’s Place in a Changing Tour Landscape
This season’s opening in Hawaii comes amid broader shifts within professional golf’s annual rhythm. The cancellation of The Sentry, traditionally held at Kapalua Resort, due to drought restrictions and logistical issues has reshaped the early calendar, leaving Sony Open as the unmistakable season opener.
There’s also growing chatter about the long-term viability of the PGA Tour’s Hawaii swing, with questions about future events at Waialae and Kapalua due to travel costs, smaller crowds and logistical challenges. Some insiders suggest that Hawaii’s place in the schedule could be reevaluated after 2026 as part of broader Tour restructuring aimed at simplification and cost management.
Despite those uncertainties, the Sony Open remains a cherished tradition–a tournament renowned for its aloha spirit, charitable impact and the way it unites fans and players in paradise. Through Friends of Hawaii Charities, the event has supported social causes throughout the islands for decades, creating community impact alongside elite competition.
2026 Sony Open Field Takes Shape Ahead of PGA Tour Opener