<p>Many of the world's top golfers will have spent some downtime after a long season preparing, with some set to participate in this event. While big names like <strong>Scottie Scheffler</strong> and<strong> Rory McIlroy</strong> won't be involved, we'll see others that will be in the betting running, adding potential value to the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/golf">golf betting odds</a> that may be able to find at Sportsbet.</p> <p>Major winners, rookies, and DP World Tour graduates will all be involved, including current US Open champion JJ Spaun. He led this event last year, heading into the final round before finishing tied for third.</p> <p>Other Major winners involved include<strong> Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Jordan Spieth,</strong> and <strong>Brian Harman.</strong> <strong>Ben Griffin </strong>and <strong>Robert MacIntyre</strong> will also compete, with Nick Taylor returning as the defending champion.</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii?</h2> <p>The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii will take place from January 15-18. Matches for Aussies will likely tee off the following day, as Hawaii Standard Time is 21 hours behind AEDT.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii Held?</h2> <p>The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii will be held at Waialae Country Club, a prestigious, private golf and beach club in Honolulu.</p> <h2>2026 Sony Open in Hawaii Prize Money?</h2> <p>The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii prize purse is $9.1 million (AU$13,571,961.22). The winner will receive $1,638,000 (AU$2,442,953). For context on how this compares to other earnings in the sport, you can explore the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/golf/news/highest-paid-golfers">top earning golfers</a> on tour.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii</h2> <p>You can <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/golf/outrights">bet on golf</a> with Sportsbet, as we provide you with competitive odds and markets for all major Tour events.</p> <p>To bet on this upcoming event, simply find the odds you like the look of on the golfer you want to bet on, and click on them to add them to your betting slip. Set your stake, and then hit 'Place Bet' at the bottom to place the bet. Keep an eye on each round to maximise your win potential. If you're new to wagering on the sport, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-golf">guide to betting on golf</a> can help you get started.</p> <h2>2026 Sony Open in Hawaii: Betting Preview</h2> <p>As we also look to begin the 2026 PGA Tour season in the best form possible, we're offering up some of our best 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii betting predictions below!</p> <p>We think <strong>Russell Henley will win this event, </strong>as he is the top-ranked golfer. He is the 2013 Sony Open champion, and with the course being relatively short and very narrow, that experience could be in his favour. The winning score has been under 20 in the last three editions.</p> <p><strong>JJ Spaun offers value as an each-way bet,</strong> having played well last year until the final round. He will enter the event with some momentum after playing three times during the winter and finishing no worse than T11 in each.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/golf">Our latest tips and predictions for upcoming PGA Tour events</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/golf/the-masters">Who's in the frame to claim the green jacket at Augusta?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/golf/pga-us-open">The contenders shaping up for this year's US Open</a></li> </ul>