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Sony Open in Hawaii: Preview

Published

16 years ago

Jan 13, 2010

Action will finally get underway tomorrow at the first full field event of the 2010 PGA Tour season. After a taste of live golf action last week at the SBS Championship and the teaser equipment photos here on GolfWRX.com of all the new gear in play, hardcore golfers are primed to watch the Sony Open in Hawaii.

The PGA Tour pros not in the field last week will be eager to kick off their season in a grand way at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. And it truly is a stellar field this year at the Sony, highlighted by none other than defending champion Zach Johnson. He will be seeking not only his 6th PGA Tour victory this week but he will also be trying to become only the fourth player to successfully defend the title. Only Hubert Green (1978-79), Corey Pavin (1986-87), and Ernie Els (2003-04) have managed to do so.

Among the notable players in the field are the World #3 ranked player Steve Stricker, 20-time PGA Tour winner Davis Love III, 2008 FedEx Cup Champion Vijay Singh, and 16-time PGA Tour winner (including 2 Sony Opens) Ernie Els.

An added bonus will be the presence of all four major champions from 2009. By having Angel Cabrera, Lucas Glover, Stewart Cink, and Y.E. Yang present it will be the first time since 1978 that all four major champions from the previous year will be contending for the Sony Open trophy. It marks only the 3rd time in history that it has occurred.

Additional story lines will include local Tadd Fujikawa who was among the sponsor's exemptions. Other invitees include John Daly, John Huston, T.J. Kua, WC Liang, Shigeki Maruyama, Ryuichi Oda, Chris Riley, Dean Wilson, and Kaname Yakoo.

And, of course, grooves will again be a hot topic for the TV Coverage crew (Golf Channel will broadcast each round from 7:00 to 10:30 P.M. EST). That was the case last week at the SBS Championship but the golfers at Kapalua were facing a much different course than what the pros will find in Honolulu. With narrow fairways and 3-inch Bermuda rough this really should be the first good chance to see what impact the new groove rules have on the ability of the golfers to play shots. Fortunately little rain is expected so excessive moisture should not add into that mix.

The golfer who manages to tame the famed par 70, 7044-yard, Seth Raynor (1927) layout will enjoy a $990,000 check out of the $5.5 million dollar purse.

This report for GolfWRX.com is courtesy of Flagstick Golf Magazine (www.flagstick.com)

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Tour Photo Galleries

Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.