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Taylor Tied for Sony Open Lead
Defending champion Nick Taylor shot a bogey-free 8-under 62 to share the lead with Kevin Roy in the season-opening Sony Open at Waialae Country Club.
- A five-way tie at 9-under 131 put Davis Riley, defending champion Nick Taylor, Kevin Roy, S.H. Kim and Adrien Dumont de Chassart atop the Sony Open leaderboard after the second round Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
- After lunch, rising winds shifted the scoring dynamics as wind picked up at Waialae Country Club, making scoring tougher and giving morning starters an edge over afternoon players.
- Taylor's bogey-free 62 showcased his accuracy off the tee and on approaches, while Davis Riley birdied the par-5 18th for a morning 64 that helped him into the lead group.
- Leaders face a quick turnaround Friday morning to press their advantage, and players said reaching Sunday on the first page greatly improves holding the lead late in the event.
- Nothing official has been announced, but a proposed PGA Tour committee schedule change could drop the Hawaii tournaments next year despite the Sony Open's $9,100,000 purse and deep field at Waialae Country Club.
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