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 Win
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 tour win. Gotterup initially benefited from a collapse by 54-hole leader Davis Riley but especially made crucial birdies on the closing holes at Waialae Country Club.
Starting the final day two strokes behind in pursuit, Gotterup was chasing Davis Riley. While many players posted low rounds, Gotterup applied early pressure with strong drives and good putting, carding four birdies on the front nine.
\”I just felt I was in good shape this week and am happy to be here,\” Gotterup said after his round. \”I felt I had my thoughts under control, which is the most important. I hit good drives and sank several 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
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 19, 2026
Riley’s Collapse Opens the Door
Davis Riley initially defended his two-stroke lead confidently with two birdies in the first five holes. However, his round quickly fell apart. Three long putts on holes six and seven resulted in bogeys, followed by a wild tee shot on hole eight leading to a double bogey. His comfortable lead turned into a deficit in a few holes, which he could not recover from. Riley finished tied for sixth at -11.
This turn of events favored Gotterup, who made long putts on holes 12 and 13 to add birdies and pull away decisively. He sealed the victory on the par-3 17th when his tee shot landed perfectly between the flag and bunker, followed by a birdie to finish with a total of -16 and a two-stroke margin.
Gotterup rides high in Hawaii 🏝️ pic.twitter.com/vBrV