Chris Gotterup wins the Sony Open in Hawaii against a strong field, earning his third PGA Tour title.
Strong final round secures third PGA Tour victory
Chris Gotterup kicked off 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 win on the Tour. Gotterup initially benefited from a collapse by 54-hole leader Davis Riley but was able to make the decisive birdies especially in the closing holes of the Waialae Country Club.
Gotterup entered the final day two strokes behind in second place, with Davis Riley leading. While many players posted low rounds, Gotterup applied early pressure with strong drives and solid putting, scoring four birdies on the front nine.
\”I just felt like I was in a good place this week and I’m happy to be here,\” Gotterup said after his round. \”I felt like I had control over my thoughts, which is the most important thing. I drove well and sank some key putts.\”
‘Part of the caddie job is part-time therapist.’
A team win for Chris Gotterup and his caddie Brady 🤝 pic.twitter.com/kjlkGSWX1y
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Riley’s collapse opened the door
Davis Riley defended his two-stroke lead solidly at first. With two birdies in the first five holes, he stayed out front. But his round quickly fell apart. 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. What was once a comfortable lead turned into a deficit in just a few holes, a gap Riley could not close. He finished the tournament tied for sixth at -11 overall.
This turn of events worked in Gotterup’s favor. Making long putts on holes 12 and 13, he picked up more birdies and pulled decisively ahead. He sealed the victory on the par-3 17th hole when his tee shot landed perfectly between the flag and bunker and he made the following birdie, finishing with a total of -16 and a two-stroke win.
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