Sony Open in Hawaii prize money at a glance
This page covers 47 editions of the Sony Open in Hawaii, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $325,000 in 1980 to $9,100,000 in 2026, 28 times as much, or 6.9 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,638,000. The lowest winning score on record is -28, by John Huston in 1998. Players who have won it more than once: Lanny Wadkins (2), Corey Pavin (2), Ernie Els (2), Jimmy Walker (2). Charles Howell III has earned the most here: $3,062,192 from 21 starts, without a win.
Sony Open in Hawaii purse by year
What 10th place paid at the Sony Open in Hawaii
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the Sony Open in Hawaii
Sony Open in Hawaii champions and purses
Multiple winners: Lanny Wadkins (2), Corey Pavin (2), Ernie Els (2), Jimmy Walker (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chris Gotterup | -16 | $9,100,000 | $1,638,000 | $1,638,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Nick Taylor | -16 | $8,700,000 | $1,566,000 | $1,616,099 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Grayson Murray | -17 | $8,300,000 | $1,494,000 | $1,582,365 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Si Woo Kim | -18 | $7,900,000 | $1,422,000 | $1,550,530 | 2023 |
| 2022 | Hideki Matsuyama | -23 | $7,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,532,615 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Kevin Na | -21 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,456,635 | 2021 |
| 2020 | Cameron Smith | -11 | $6,600,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,525,066 | 2020 |
| 2019 | Matt Kuchar | -22 | $6,400,000 | $1,152,000 | $1,497,095 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Patton Kizzire | -17 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,476,593 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas | -27 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,463,865 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Fabián Gómez | -20 | $5,800,000 | $1,044,000 | $1,445,212 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Jimmy Walker | -23 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,412,981 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Jimmy Walker | -17 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,414,657 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Russell Henley | -24 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,437,606 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Johnson Wagner | -13 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,432,617 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Mark Wilson | -16 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,462,263 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Ryan Palmer | -15 | $5,500,000 | $990,000 | $1,508,424 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Zach Johnson | -15 | $5,400,000 | $972,000 | $1,505,287 | 2009 |
| 2008 | K.J. Choi | -14 | $5,300,000 | $954,000 | $1,472,158 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Paul Goydos | -14 | $5,200,000 | $936,000 | $1,499,833 | 2007 |
| 2006 | David Toms | -19 | $5,100,000 | $918,000 | $1,512,953 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Vijay Singh | -11 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,469,892 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Ernie Els | -18 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,519,761 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Ernie Els | -25 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,462,921 | 2003 |
| 2002 | Jerry Kelly | -14 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,329,894 | 2002 |
| 2001 | Brad Faxon | -20 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,350,986 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Paul Azinger | -19 | $2,900,000 | $522,000 | $1,007,146 | 2000 |
| 1999 | Jeff Sluman | -9 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $933,450 | 1999 |
| 1998 | John Huston | -28 | $1,800,000 | $324,000 | $660,375 | 1998 |
| 1997 | Paul Stankowski | -17 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $447,084 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Jim Furyk | -11 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | John Morse | -19 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $470,946 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Brett Ogle | -19 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $484,158 | 1994 |
| 1993 | Howard Twitty | -19 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $496,783 | 1993 |
| 1992 | John Cook | -23 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $511,446 | 1992 |
| 1991 | Lanny Wadkins | -18 | $1,100,000 | $198,000 | $483,025 | 1991 |
| 1990 | David Ishii | -9 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Gene Sauers | -19 | $750,000 | $135,000 | $361,813 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Lanny Wadkins | -17 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $303,422 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Corey Pavin | -18 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $315,795 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Corey Pavin | -16 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $272,806 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Mark O'Meara | -21 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $277,984 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Jack Renner | -17 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $287,840 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Isao Aoki | -20 | $325,000 | $58,500 | $195,142 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Wayne Levi | -11 | $325,000 | $58,500 | $201,411 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Hale Irwin | -23 | $325,000 | $58,500 | $213,761 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Andy Bean | -22 | $325,000 | $58,500 | $235,852 | 1980 |
Sony Open in Hawaii prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the Sony Open in Hawaii get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,638,000 from a $9,100,000 purse.
What was the first Sony Open in Hawaii winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$58,500 in 1980 is about $235,852 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest Sony Open in Hawaii payout ever?
$1,638,000 to Chris Gotterup in 2026.
Who has won the Sony Open in Hawaii the most?
Lanny Wadkins, with 2 wins between 1980 and 2026.