England's John Parry sits one shot off the Sony Open halfway lead after a roller-coaster second round at Waialae Country Club. His 68 included three bogeys and two birdies, leaving him at eight-under-par. A late dropped shot on the 16th prevented him from joining the top of the leaderboard.

Parry briefly shared the lead after back-to-back birdies but ultimately trails a five-way tie. That group includes defending champion Nick Taylor of Canada and Belgium's Adrien Dumont de Chassart. Taylor described challenging crosswinds that made club selection difficult, requiring precise timing and some luck on the Hawaii layout.

Fellow Englishman Harry Hall is two shots further back. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre sits at two-under, level with 62-year-old Vijay Singh, who made the cut on his PGA Tour return. The tournament sets the tone for the 2026 season, with early-season form often proving crucial for major championship qualification.