2026 Sony Open in Hawaii

Tokyo, Japan - Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") today announced details for the "Sony Open in Hawaii" golf tournament to be held from Monday, January 12thto Sunday, January 18th, 2026, in Oahu, Hawaii (US).

Sony has sponsored the Sony Open in Hawaii continuously since 1999. Each year, all proceeds from this event are channeled back into the Hawaiian community through charity partner Friends of Hawaii Charities, supporting children, women, the elderly, and the economically disadvantaged. With a total of over $26 million donated*1to over 350 charities to date, the tournament is the largest charity golf event in Hawaii.

As the event's title sponsor, Sony will once again provide several athlete invitations to the Japan Golf Association (JGA) and the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) as part of the "Sony Open Challenge." This initiative aims to support the dreams of young golfers playing in Japan, both amateurs and professionals, who wish to compete on a global level. This year's invitations will go to amateur golfer Taisei Nagasaki and professional golfer Kazuki Higa.

Through this sponsorship of the Sony Open in Hawaii, Sony aims to continue supporting Hawaii's local communities while also creating new Kando (emotion) experiences and contributing to the further development of sports.

Comments from Taisei Nagasaki (Amateur invited by Japan Golf Association)

I am truly thrilled to be competing in my first PGA Tour event and to stand on this dream stage I have always aspired to reach. This is a remarkable opportunity, and I look forward to gaining invaluable insights from playing alongside the world's top players. I will give my all to make the cut and then strive for a strong finish.

Comments from Kazuki Higa (Professional invited by Japan Golf Tour Organization)

This will be my third time being invited to the Sony Open in Hawaii, and I'm delighted to return to this tournament after a three-year absence and compete again. I will be in my best condition to perform and to achieve strong results. I look forward to everyone's support.

• *1.Proceeds from the tournament will be matched by Hawaii Community Foundation, a partner that focuses on providing local and community-based support in Hawaii.

• Tournament:
  Sony Open in Hawaii ("Sony Open")

• Participants to include (subject to change):
  Hideki Matsuyama, Nick Taylor, Matt Kuchar, Russell Henley, Patton Kizzire, Zach Johnson, Keegan Bradley, Lucas Glover, Brandt Snedeker, Kurt Kitayama, Kazuki Higa, Kota Kaneko, Yuta Sugiura, Ren Yonezawa, Taisei Nagasaki
• Course:
  Waialae Country Club (Length: 7,044 yards / Par 70)
• Purse:
  $9,100,000
• Champion's prize:
  $1,638,000
• Host / Sponsor of Record:
  Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc.
• Title sponsor:
  Sony Group Corporation