The 2026 Sony Open kicks off on Thursday at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. The first round promises thrilling action, featuring some of the top golfers aiming to start the season strong.
How to Watch the 2026 Sony Open: Thursday Coverage
The Golf Channel will broadcast the first round of the Sony Open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Golf fans can also enjoy streaming coverage via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
Featured Players
One player to watch is J.J. Spaun. Ranked No. 6, he is coming off a significant victory at the 2025 U.S. Open held at Oakmont. This win not only marked his second PGA Tour title but also earned him a spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team. In the opening round, he will be paired with another Ryder Cup teammate, Collin Morikawa.
TV and Streaming Details
- TV Coverage: Golf Channel, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET
- Streaming: PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET
2026 Sony Open Round 1 Tee Times
| Time (ET) | Group |
|---|---|
| 12:10 p.m. | Michael Kim, Brice Garnett, Jacob Bridgeman |
| 12:21 p.m. | Alex Smalley, Erik van Rooyen, Gary Woodland |
| 12:32 p.m. | Denny McCarthy, Tom Kim, Emiliano Grillo |
| 12:43 p.m. | Kurt Kitayama, Taylor Pendrith, Cam Davis |
| 12:54 p.m. | Harry Hall, Corey Conners, Brian Campbell |
| 1:05 p.m. | Steven Fisk, Adam Schenk, William Mouw |
| 1:16 p.m. | Richard Hoey, Nick Dunlap, Patton Kizzire |
| 1:27 p.m. | Haotong Li, Pierceson Coody, Kevin Roy |
| 1:38 p.m. | Ricky Castillo, Corey Kozuma, Kensei Hirata |
| 1:49 p.m. | John VanDerLaan, Yuta Sugiura, Gordon Sargent |
| 4:40 p.m. | Lee Hodges, Hank Lebioda, Tom Hoge |
| 4:51 p.m. | Patrick Rodgers, Bud Cauley, Mark Hubbard |
| 5:02 p.m. | Webb Simpson, Daniel Berger, Doug Ghim |
| 5:13 p.m. | Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama |
| 5:24 p.m. | Tony Finau, John Keefer, Michael Brennan |
| 5:35 p.m. | Brian Harman, Si Woo Kim, Maverick McNealy |
| 5:46 p.m. | S.H. Kim, McClure Meissner, Luke Clanton |
| 5:57 p.m. | Jordan Smith, Max McGreevy, A.J. Ewart |
| 6:08 p.m. | Neal Shipley, Jeffrey Kang, Taisei Nagasaki |
| 6:19 p.m. | Marcelo Rozo, Kazuki Higa, Zach Bauchou |
Get ready for an exciting day of golf. Tune in to see how these talented players perform as the 2026 Sony Open unfolds.
