Defending champion Nick Taylor is in the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii, sharing the top spot with Kevin Roy after the first day of the PGA Tour season opener. Taylor, who won last year in a playoff, and the early starters benefited from the wind not arriving until the afternoon. He showcased his prowess with irons and expertly navigated the par threes at Waialae Country Club, carding a stellar 62. Taylor expressed his surprise at the wind's absence, stating, 'I think we got lucky with the forecast this morning. I expected some more wind.'
Roy, on the other hand, had a stellar start with seven birdies in 11 holes and finished with a birdie on the par-five 18th, securing his share of the lead. This tournament marks the latest start to the PGA Tour season, following the cancellation of The Sentry at Kapalua on Maui due to water issues.
The event has attracted four of the world's top 10 players, despite the absence of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood. World No 7, Robert MacIntyre, is five shots off the pace after his opening round of 67. S.H. Kim, Ben Griffin, and Chris Gotterup are all one shot off the lead, alongside John VanDerLaan, after birdies on their final holes.
Vijay Singh, a 62-year-old Hall of Famer, impressed with a 68 despite two double bogeys, and Jordan Spieth also shot a 68 with six birdies and four bogeys. The Sony Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports throughout the week, with coverage continuing on Friday from 5 pm on Sky Sports Golf. You can stream the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LPGA Tour on NOW, offering a flexible and contract-free viewing experience.
