Winners, Losers & Payouts from the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii

How Chris Gotterup Sealed the Win at the 2026 Sony Open

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii delivered exactly what golf fans expect from Waialae Country Club: low scores, dramatic swings on Sunday, and one player who kept his foot on the gas while others blinked. That player was Chris Gotterup, who charged past the field with a closing 64 to claim his third PGA Tour victory — and a very healthy paycheck —$1.638 million of the $9.1 million purse.

Not everyone enjoyed the Hawaiian breeze Sunday.

After three rounds at Waialae, the leaderboard was tight and competitive, but Davis Riley sat in the driver’s seat. Riley had played steady, controlled golf through 54 holes, positioning himself as the man to beat heading into Sunday. His ball-striking had been spectacular in the wind, his putting solid, and nothing about his game suggested a collapse was coming. But boy did it. And at exactly the wrong time.

But Sunday golf has a way of changing moods quickly.

Gotterup began the final round two shots back, knowing he would need something special — and likely a little help — to lift the trophy. He got both.

Riley’s final round never fully caught fire, and at Waialae, that’s often the difference between winning and fading quietly down the leaderboard. Early on, he missed a few fairways that had been automatic for him earlier in the week. He went from scoring touchdowns to having to play defense. And playing defense against starting fullback Chris Gutterup proved too big a task on Divisional Round Sunday.

The real damage came on the back nine.

A pair of bogeys — followed by a costly double bogey — erased Riley’s cushion and flipped the momentum entirely. Waialae doesn’t usually punish players with huge numbers, but when tee shots creep just a little offline, recovery becomes difficult. Riley found himself playing from the rough more often, leaving approaches that simply didn’t allow him to attack pins.

Meanwhile, Gotterup was doing exactly the opposite.

While Riley was trying to stop the bleeding, Gotterup went on the offensive. He stayed aggressive off the tee, took advantage of his length, and converted key birdie chances when the tournament was there for the taking.

Birdies on the back nine — including a clutch putt late in the round — allowed Gotterup to pull clear of the field. His final-round 6-under-par 64 wasn’t flashy, but it was efficient, controlled, and perfectly timed.

By the time Riley reached the final holes, the tournament had slipped from “protect the lead” mode into “salvage the week” territory.

Riley’s struggles didn’t just cost him the trophy — they pushed him outside the top five entirely. The Sony Open leaderboard was crowded, and when one player slips, several others tend to pass quickly.

As Riley stalled, players like Ryan Gerard, Patrick Rodgers, Robert MacIntyre, and Jacob Bridgeman kept posting scores. Even a few pars felt like lost ground as birdies continued to come in ahead of him.

In short, Riley didn’t implode, but I’m sure it feels like he did to him. On a course where winning scores reach the mid-teens under par (or better), simply playing average golf on Sunday isn’t enough.

The Money Breakdown: Top Five Finishers

The Sony Open featured a $9.1 million purse, and here’s how the top five cashed in:

1. Chris Gotterup (–16) — $1,638,000
2. Ryan Gerard (–14) — $991,900
3. Patrick Rodgers (–13) — $627,900
4. Robert MacIntyre (T-4, –12) — $409,500
5. Jacob Bridgeman (T-4, –12) — $409,500

Gerard came closest to chasing down Gotterup, finishing just two shots back. Rodgers remained in the mix for much of the afternoon, while MacIntyre and Bridgeman quietly put together strong weeks without ever seriously threatening the lead.

The 2026 Sony Open came down to momentum — and who could handle it. Chris Gotterup seized it, while Davis Riley’s game petered out.

Winners & Losers from Sunday at Waialae C.C.

Winner: Daniel Berger. He hasn’t won since coming back from a debilitating injury in 2025, but he continues to collect top 10 finishes and currently sits just outside the top 50 in the world, a mark that would qualify him for the Masters and this year’s biggest events. On Sunday, he leapt 14 spots on the leaderboard and was in contention for a minute or two.

Loser: Our favorite Husky, Nick Taylor. Taylor opened up Thursday with a scorching 62 on a course he had won on before. Then limped in with rounds of 69, 70, 70, eventually finishing up T-13. What once looked promising turned into a “meh” tournament for the Canadian, ex. University of Washington star.

Winner: The Hobbit, Robert MacIntyre. Scotland’s favorite son, a man who knows a thing or two about playing great golf in blustery conditions, moved up 16 spots on the board Sunday and finished with a T-4 finish.

Loser: Zach Bauchou(?). The unknown, journeyman pro who played for powerhouse OKSU in college, pooped the bed on Sunday, tying for the worst round of the day — +4, 74, and dropped a humbling 38 spots on the board. Posting the biggest drop of the day cost Zach much-needed FedEx Cup points and more than a few greenbacks.  

Winner: Jordan Spieth. This take is counterintuitive to the “Winners and Losers on Sunday” premise since Jordan fell 11 spots on the leaderboard yesterday. However, he posted a 2-under par back nine, which helped Jordan turn in a much-needed Top 25 finish, which hopefully he can build on as the season moves on. There is no question he still has world-class talent in spades. We just want to see him move up leaderboards and contend for trophies again.

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