2026 Sony Open in Hawaii purse, winner's share, PGA Tour prize money payout
PGA Tour Purses and Payouts

2026 Sony Open in Hawaii purse, winner’s share, PGA Tour prize money payout

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 25: Ben Griffin of the United States celebrates after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)


The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii purse is set for $9.1 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,638,000 -- the standard 18 percent payout according to the PGA Tour's prize money distribution chart.

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii field is headed by Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, JJ Spaun and more of the world's best players.

For 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii results and payout, see our final leaderboard

The 120-player field competes in the first event of the year, with the event played as the PGA Tour's lone 2026 event in Hawaii.

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A cut is made after 36 holes to the top 65 players and ties. All players who finish four rounds of the tournament will earn money.

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The prize-money payout is typically based on exactly 65 players making the cut and finishing the tournament. When more than 65 pros make the cut, the purse is increased to make sure every player is paid.

The event is played this year at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This is the 1st PGA Tour event of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule.

What else is on the line: FedEx Cup points, OWGR points, exemptions

Beyond money, there are important points, perks and benefits on the line for the field -- in particular, the tournament winner.

The winner of Sony Open in Hawaii event earns 500 FedEx Cup points, as will be the case for standard events. The winner gets 43 Official World Golf Ranking points, with the points available based on field strength.

The champion will enjoy the benefits of winning PGA Tour event, including a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and an exemption into the PGA Championship and The Players.

2026 Sony Open in Hawaii purse, winner's share, prize money payout

For 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii results and payout, see our final leaderboard

POSITION MONEY
1 $1,638,000
2 $991,900
3 $627,900
4 $445,900
5 $373,100
6 $329,875
7 $307,125
8 $284,375
9 $266,175
10 $247,975
11 $229,775
12 $211,575
13 $193,375
14 $175,175
15 $166,075
16 $156,975
17 $147,875
18 $138,775
19 $129,675
20 $120,575
21 $111,475
22 $102,375
23 $95,095
24 $87,815
25 $80,535
26 $73,255
27 $70,525
28 $67,795
29 $65,065
30 $62,335
31 $59,605
32 $56,875
33 $54,145
34 $51,870
35 $49,595
36 $47,320
37 $45,045
38 $43,225
39 $41,405
40 $39,585
41 $37,765
42 $35,945
43 $34,125
44 $32,305
45 $30,485
46 $28,665
47 $26,845
48 $25,389
49 $24,115
50 $23,387
51 $22,841
52 $22,295
53 $21,931
54 $21,567
55 $21,385
56 $21,203
57 $21,021
58 $20,839
59 $20,657
60 $20,475
61 $20,293
62 $20,111
63 $19,929
64 $19,747
65 $19,565

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