Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 PGA Tour season with a blistering 6‑under 64 on the back nine at Waialae Country Club, sealing a two‑shot win in the Sony Open. The victory marked his third straight season triumph and vaulted him from world No. 195 to No. 17.

Davis Riley led by two shots early but unraveled with three‑putt bogeys and a wayward tee shot, dropping to a distant third. Ryan Gerard birdied his final two holes to finish alone in second, while Patrick Rodgers closed with a 65 for third place. Veteran Vijay Singh posted three sub‑70 rounds, ending tied for 40th.

Breaking into the top‑20 places Gotterup among a select group that already includes Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama and Ben Griffin with three wins this year. The win arrives as the Sony Open’s title sponsorship expires and Hawaii’s PGA dates face uncertainty, making his surge a timely storyline heading into the Masters.