Calm and soft conditions early in the first round of the 2026 PGA Tour season saw the same man who reigned supreme at Waialae Country Club the year prior shoot out to the opening lead once again. Nick Taylor was flawless in the initial refrain of his Sony Open title defense as the Canadian carded a bogey-free 62 to command a share of the lead with Kevin Roy.

Russell Henley is the betting favorite at the Sony Open this week. Harry How / The PGA Tour season kicks off this week in Honolulu at the 2026 Sony Open. The 120-man field will be teeing it up at Waialae Country Club,