Chris Gotterup wins the Sony Open in Hawaii against a strong field, securing his third PGA Tour title.
Strong Final Round Secures Third PGA Tour Victory
Chris Gotterup started 2026 with a victory at the PGA Tour Sony Open in Hawaii. With a final round of -6 (64) and a two-stroke lead, the American claimed his third Tour win. Gotterup initially benefited from a collapse by the 54-hole leader Davis Riley but secured decisive birdies on the closing holes at Waialae Country Club.
Gotterup entered the final day two strokes behind in pursuit, initially trailing Davis Riley. While many players posted low rounds, Gotterup applied early pressure with strong drives and precise putting, recording four birdies on the front nine.
\”I just felt like I was in good shape this week and I’m happy to be here,\” Gotterup said after his round. \”I felt like I had my thoughts under control, which is most important. I drove well and made 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 Opens the Door
Davis Riley initially defended his two-shot lead confidently, making two birdies in the first five holes to stay ahead. However, his round unraveled quickly with three long putts missed on holes six and seven resulting in bogeys, followed by a wild tee shot on eight leading to a double bogey. His comfortable lead turned into a deficit in just a few holes, and Riley finished tied for sixth at -11.
This shift worked in Gotterup’s favor. He secured additional birdies with long putts on holes 12 and 13, pulling decisively ahead. The clincher came at the par-3 17th, where his tee shot landed perfectly between the flag and bunker, setting up a birdie that sealed a two-stroke victory at -16 overall.
Gotterup rides high in Hawaii 🏝️ pic.twitter.com/vBrVjmjATu