Chris Gotterup wins the Sony Open in Hawaii against a strong field to claim 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 deliver crucial birdies on the closing holes at Waialae Country Club.
Gotterup entered the final day two strokes behind in the chase position, with Davis Riley ahead. While many players carded low rounds, Gotterup applied early pressure with strong tee shots and solid putts, scoring 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 mind under control, which is the most important thing. 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
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 19, 2026
Riley’s Collapse Opens the Door
Davis Riley initially defended his two-stroke lead confidently. With two birdies on the first five holes, he stayed ahead. 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. What was once a comfortable lead turned into a deficit within a few holes that Riley could not overcome. He finished the tournament with -11, tied for sixth place.
This development worked in Gotterup’s favor. He sank long putts on holes 12 and 13 for more birdies and pulled further ahead. The clincher came on the par-3 17th hole where his tee shot perfectly landed between the flag and bunker. He secured the win with a final score of -16, two strokes clear.
Gotterup rides high in Hawaii 🏝️ pic.twitter.com/vBrVjmjATu
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 19, 2026