Defending champion Nick Taylor was sharp with his irons and handled the par 3s at Waialae Country Club for an 8-under 62, giving him a share of the lead Thursday with Kevin Roy as the PGA Tour season started at the Sony Open.

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At long last, the stage is set for the start of the 2026 PGA Tour season, which kicks off this week with the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club. With a number of phenomenal host sites on the regular rotation,

All of the traits bettors should be looking for when golfers take the green at Waialae Country Club this weekend.