The Sony Open: How to watch, odds, and tee times

The PGA Tour’s first full-field event of the year, the 2025 Sony Open, takes place at the iconic Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. Known for its tight fairways, fast greens, and tropical scenery, this tournament is a must-watch for golf fans. Here’s your comprehensive guide, including how to tune in, the latest odds, and the all-important tee times.


How to Watch the 2025 Sony Open

Thursday, Jan. 9: 7-10:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Friday, Jan. 10: 7-10:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Saturday, Jan. 11: 4-6 p.m. ET (NBC); 6-8 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Sunday, Jan. 12: 4-6 p.m. ET (NBC); 6-8 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)


Odds to Win the 2025 Sony Open

The odds favor some seasoned pros as well as rising stars. Here’s the latest betting line:

Player Odds Player Odds
Hideki Matsuyama +900 Corey Conners +1400
Tom Kim +2000 Russell Henley +2000
Keegan Bradley +2500 Byeong Hun An +2800
Robert MacIntyre +2800 Maverick McNealy +2800
Si Woo Kim +3000 Luke Clanton +3000
Taylor Pendrith +3500 Sahith Theegala +3500
Kurt Kitayama +3500 J.T. Poston +3500
Davis Thompson +4000 Austin Eckroat +4000
Brian Harman +4500 Ben Griffin +4500
Harry Hall +4500 Chris Kirk +5000

Odds via DraftKings. Odds are subject to change.


Tee Times for the First Two Rounds

Thursday, January 11th (All times Local / Hawaii-Aleutian Time):

Tee No. 1

  • 5:30 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Sahith Theegala, Russell Henley
  • 6:00 p.m. – Michael Kim, Ben Silverman, Joe Highsmith

Tee No. 10

  • 12:50 p.m. – Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim, Brian Harman

What to Expect

The Sony Open at Waialae presents a stark contrast to the Plantation Course at Kapalua, with a premium on accuracy and precision rather than power. Its narrow fairways and small greens demand players bring their sharpest iron play and putting.

Key players to watch:

  • Hideki Matsuyama: A former champion here, Matsuyama thrives in these conditions and enters as the favorite.
  • Corey Conners: Known for his ball-striking, Conners could excel on Waialae’s tight layout.
  • Tom Kim: One of the rising stars on tour, Kim’s precision game makes him a strong contender.

Author: Michael Shamburger

Michael is the founder and Editor in Chief of The Stiff Shaft. He's spent 15+ years covering golf for TheBigLead, Golfweek, and Golf Channel. Don't follow the hive-think mentality. Do your own research and form your own opinions.