Chris Gotterup Opens 2026 With a Statement Win
The 2026 season didn’t just start - it shifted. Chris Gotterup opened the year with authority at the Sony Open in Hawaii, firing a final-round 64 to seize control on Sunday and pull away late at Waialae Country Club. With the pressure rising and the leaderboard tightening, Gotterup separated himself on the back nine through patience, power, and clutch putting - the kind of close that hints something bigger is coming this season.And the numbers back it up. With this win, Gotterup matched his lowest final-round score on TOUR, claimed his third PGA Tour victory since January 1, 2024, and vaulted…
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