The 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, scheduled for January 6–12 at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, marks the first full-field event of the PGA TOUR’s new season. A total of 144 top-ranked professionals, including seasoned veterans, past champions, and promising rookies, will compete for a share of the $8.7 million purse, with the winner receiving $1,566,000.
The tournament features a strong lineup of players. Notably, Hideki Matsuyama, who recently secured a victory at the Sentry Tournament of Champions with an impressive record-breaking winning total of 35-under 257. He aims to continue his success at Wai’alae, where he won in 2022, to complete a Hawaiian swing double. Other prominent participants include Corey Conners, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley, Byeong Hun An, and Tom Kim, all seeking to make a significant impact in the new season.
Waialae Country Club, a par-70 course measuring 7,044 yards, is renowned for its tree-lined fairways, small greens, and 83 strategically placed bunkers. The course this year celebrates 98 years since it was founded in 1927. The course’s coastal layout and Bermuda greens present unique challenges, often leading to winning scores around 20-under par. Its rich history and picturesque setting make it a favorite among players and spectators alike.
The Sony Open is not only a significant sporting event but also Hawaii’s largest charity golf event. Since its inception, it has generated substantial proceeds for local not-for-profit organizations, contributing over $25 million to more than 350 charities. The tournament’s global reach extends to over 560 million homes in 216 countries, showcasing international golf talent against Hawaii’s natural beauty.
Here are Win Daily Sports Experts’ picks for this week’s tournament:
.  David Bieleski |  Steven Polardi | |
|---|---|---|
| Outright Winner | All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Henley D Thompson Cam Davis Glover Phillips Lipsky Todd | Pendrith |
| Top Finishes Markets | Top 20 D Thompson Cam Davis Glover Phillips Lipsky Todd Top 40 Lipsky Todd | Top 10 Kizire Glover Top 20 Detry Hughes Top 40 Todd Phillips |
| Match-Ups | Eckroat over Theegala (+100 Bet365) Kirk over Harman (-105 Fanduel) | |
| First-Round Leader | D Thompson 60/1 Davis 66/1 Hoge 66/1 Kirk 66/1 Phillips 90/1 Nick Taylor 90/1 Lipsky 150/1 | NOVAK |
| DFS Plays I ❤️ | Thompson Ben Griffin Cam Davis Kirk Putnam Phillips Kizzire Todd Lipsky | Pendrith McNealy Hughes Hoge Straka |
| DFS Chalk I'm playing | Matsuyama Henley Conners Straka Berger Hoge Nick Taylor | Matsuyama Henley |
| DFS Chalk I'm fading | Tom Kim Bradley McNealy Hughes Norlander | Conners Clanton Si Woo Kim |
