Nick Taylor and Kevin Roy kick off the PGA Tour season with a tie for the lead at the Sony Open, showcasing sharp iron play and par 3 mastery. The tournament, held at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, marks the latest start to the tour season due to water issues at The Sentry in Kapalua. Taylor, the defending champion, impressed with an 8-under 62, birdies on three par 3s, and a near-miss on a 4-iron swing. He played sparingly in the offseason, prioritizing rest and staying sharp. Roy started strong with seven birdies in 11 holes and finished with a birdie on the par-5 18th. S.H. Kim, Ben Griffin, and Chris Gotterup also impressed with bogey-free rounds. Vijay Singh, a 62-year-old Hall of Famer, managed a 68 despite two double bogeys. Jordan Spieth, who changed his club choice, shot a 68 with six birdies and four bogeys. Adam Scott narrowly avoided a penalty, saving par on the par-5 ninth with a 6-iron. The tournament's future is uncertain as the tour considers schedule changes, leaving Waialae as a potential last Sony Open.
