Tide on Tour: Sony Open in Hawaii
1/9/2025 8:36:00 AM | Men's Golf
Three former Alabama golfers are set to compete at this weekend’s tournament
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Three former Alabama men's golfers will compete this weekend on the PGA TOUR at the Sony Open in Hawaii. The tournament will be played January 9-12 at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Below is a look at which former Alabama men's golfers will be competing at this weekend's event.
Tournament Information
Event Info
Tournament: Sony Open in Hawaii
Course/Yardage: Waialae Country Club/par 70, 7,044 yards
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Dates: January 9-12, 2025
Purse: $8.7 million ($1.566 million winner's share)
Television Info
Networks: Golf Channel (Jan. 9-12) and NBC (Jan. 11-12)
THURSDAY – Golf Channel: 6-9:30 p.m. CT
FRIDAY – Golf Channel: 6-9:30 p.m. CT
SATURDAY – NBC 3-5 p.m. CT; Golf Channel: 5-7 p.m. CT
SUNDAY – NBC 3-5 p.m. CT; Golf Channel: 5-7 p.m. CT
Tide on TOUR
Alabama Qualified Participants (listed in order of opening round tee times): Nick Dunlap, Bud Cauley, Lee Hodges.
First Round Tee Time: 11:40 a.m. CT (No. 10)
Paired in Same Group: Austin Eckroat, Robery McIntyre
- 2024 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year (Arnold Palmer Trophy) who is entering his second year as a pro
- Has competed in 27 career events earning two wins, three top five and four top 10 finishes on the year
Bud Cauley
First Round Tee Time: 12:20 p.m. CT (No. 10)
Paired in Same Group: Eric Cole, Jacob Bridgeman
- Returned to the PGA TOUR last season and competed in 17 events, making 10 cuts
- Finished with three top-25 and one top 10 result on the season
Lee Hodges
First Round Tee Time: 4:50 p.m. CT (No.10)
Paired in Same Group: Kurt Kitayama, Adam Svensson
- Will be playing in his 100th career PGA TOUR event this weekend, making 61 career cuts with one win, three top five and seven top 10 resutls
- Led all former UA golfers with 30 events played a year ago, making 18 cuts and finished among the top 25 on eight occasions
Players Mentioned
