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Sony Open will transition to PGA Tour Champions event in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Sony Open will transition to PGA Tour Champions event in 2027

Summary

The Sony Open in Hawaii is set to become a PGA Tour Champions event beginning January 2027. Renamed the Sony Championship Hawaii, the tournament will take place at Waialae Country Club and feature a $3 million purse. This transition follows the PGA Tour's decision to end its Hawaiian Swing but maintains professional golf in Honolulu. Sony has partnered with the PGA Tour since 1999, contributing significantly to local charities throughout its history. The new Champions event will include 78 players, with competition rounds scheduled to begin January 14, 2027, after pro-ams earlier in the week.

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By the Numbers

•Sony Championship Hawaii starts January 2027 at Waialae Country Club.
•The purse for the tournament will be $3 million.
•Sony has supported Hawaii nonprofits with over $27 million since 1999.
•The event will feature 78 players and televised rounds on Golf Channel.
•IMG appointed as tournament operator for the new event.

Latest Updates

3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sony Open flips over to PGA Tour Champions event
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What they're saying

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The golf season in Hawaii again starts at Waialae Country Club next year as a PGA Tour Champions event that will be called the Sony Championship.
— Yahoo Sports