Chris Gotterup wins the Sony Open in Hawaii against strong competition, securing his third PGA Tour title.
Strong Final Round Secures Third PGA Tour Title
Chris Gotterup started 2026 with a victory on the PGA Tour at the Sony Open in Hawaii. With a final round of -6 (64) and a two-stroke lead, the American secured his third Tour win. Gotterup initially benefited from a collapse by 54-hole leader Davis Riley but was able to make decisive birdies especially on the last holes at Waialae Country Club.
Entering the final day two strokes behind in the chasing pack, Gotterup was initially trailing Davis Riley. While many players posted low rounds, Gotterup applied early pressure with strong drives and good putts, making four birdies on the front nine.
\”I just felt that I was in good shape this week and Iām happy to be here,\” Gotterup said after his round. \”I felt like I had my thoughts under control, which is the most important thing. I drove well and sank some key putts.\”
\”Part of the caddie job is part-time therapist.\”
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ā PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 19, 2026
Riley’s Collapse Opens Door for Gotterup
Davis Riley initially defended his two-shot lead confidently, maintaining his lead with two birdies in the first five holes. However, his round quickly unraveled. Three long putts on holes six and seven led to bogeys, followed by a wild tee shot on hole eight resulting in a double bogey. From a comfortable lead, he fell behind within a few holes and could not recover, finishing the tournament at -11 tied for sixth place.
This development favored Gotterup, who made crucial long putts on holes 12 and 13 to extend his lead. He sealed the win with a precise tee shot between the flag and bunker on the par-3 17th hole, converting the following birdie to clinch the title at -16 overall, two strokes ahead.
Gotterup rides high in Hawaii šļø pic.twitter.com/vBrVjmjATu
ā PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 19, 2026
Chasers Fall Short in Final Stretch