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Posted on: January 18, 2010 at 10:58 p.m.
Palmer birdies 18th to win by 1

After everybody took their shots yesterday, the Sony Open in Hawai'i came down to third-round leaders Ryan Palmer and Robert Allenby.

BREAKING NEWS

Golf: Woods thanks swing coach Hank Haney after split (1:43 p.m.)

Agent: Dead LPGA golfer was packed for tournament (9:19 a.m.)

Golf: Alexis Thompson, 15, to make pro debut at NJ tourney (6:52 a.m.)

LPGA player Blasberg dies; police investigating (6:46 p.m.)

Woods says he's playing at AT&T event (6:44 p.m.)

Golf: Woods says neck injury not related to crash (10:22 a.m.)

Golf: Tim Clark wins The Players Championship (1:48 p.m.)

Woods withdraws, may have bulging disk in back (9:27 a.m.)

2010 Event Schedule

Mon., January 11 FREE ADMISSION
Sony Dream Cup Pro-Am

Tue., January 12 FREE ADMISSION
Professional Practice and Pro-Junior Skills Challenge

Wed., January 13
Sony Open in Hawaii Official Pro-Am

Thu., January 14 - Sun., January 17
Four Rounds of Sony Open in Hawaii - The Golf Channel HD

Previous Winners

2009 Zach Johnson
2008 K.J. Choi
2007 Paul Goydos
2006 David Toms
2005 Vijay Singh
2004 Ernie Els
2003 Ernie Els
2002 Jerry Kelly
2001 Brad Faxon
2000 Paul Azinger
1999 Jeff Sluman

About This Event

Each January the Sony Open in Hawaii attracts 144 of the world's greatest golf professionals to the Waialae Country Club on the island of Oahu. The event is the largest charity event in Hawaii and has raised over $9 million dollars for the local not-for-profits since 1999.

In just eleven years, the Sony Open has emerged as a leader in charitable giving in the state. With a significant start of generating $256,000 for 43 charities in 1998, tournament charity proceeds now surpass the $1 million mark annually benefiting more than 100 not-for-profit organizations.

Global impact of the event reaches over 450 million homes in some 200 countries via multiple national and international broadcast networks, and contributes an estimated $100 million in marketing and economic impact to Hawaii. One of the most international events on the PGA TOUR schedule, the Sony Open showcases international golf talent and camaraderie against the backdrop of Hawaii's natural beauty to the world. In 2007 the Sony Open debuted live event coverage to China and India, and distributed the telecasts to over 150 other countries around the world, making it one of the most internationally-televised golf events in the world!

Information gathered from: www.sonyopeninhawaii.com

Dean Wilson finishes tied for 43rd at Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 17, 2010)
Kane'ohe native Dean Wilson shot an even-par 70 today to finish 43rd in the final round of the Sony Open in Hawai'i at Waialae Country Club.

Palmer's birdie on 18th gives him Sony Open in Hawaii victory (Jan 17, 2010)
Ryan Palmer went from anxious to overwhelmed in the 50 feet his chip shot traveled on the final hole until it struck the pin and settled inches away, leading to a one-shot victory today in the Sony Open.

Palmer, Allenby in lead (Jan 17, 2010)

Moving day was all but motionless yesterday at windy and anything but wild Waialae Country Club. Robert Allenby and Ryan Palmer traded the lead in a bogey-free final group at the Sony Open in Hawai'i. They finished tied for first at 11-under-par 205 when Palmer birdied the last hole.

Wilson hopes to get on roll at Waialae (Jan 17, 2010)
And then there was only one Survivor Hawai'i � Dean Wilson. Of the six local golfers who started the 2010 Sony Open in Hawai'i, the seven-year PGA Tour veteran from Kāne'ohe is the last man standing in today's final round.

Allenby, Palmer tied for lead at Sony Open (Jan 16, 2010)
Robert Allenby and Ryan Palmer avoided bogeys on a windy day at Waialae and made enough birdies today to share the lead at the Sony Open and give themselves a small cushion over a crowded leaderboard.

Wilson shoots 69, Hayashi 75 in third round of Sony Open (Jan 16, 2010)
Kane'ohe native Dean Wilson shot a 1-under-par 69 today in the third round of the Sony Open in Hawai'i.

Wilson, Hayashi reach weekend (Jan 16, 2010)

After years of frustration, the "Dean" and "Uncle Kevin" of local golf finally broke through by making the cut in the Sony Open in Hawai'i. But wait! There will be another cut today because 80 players made the cut-off score of 1-over par 141 � 10 strokes behind 36-hole leader Ryan Palmer. So it'll be low 70 and ties once again after 54 holes.

Golf: Ryder Cup among questions for Woods (Jan 16, 2010)
Depending on the future of Tiger Woods, one of his streaks is on the line this year. Dating to 1999, Woods has led the points table for every Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team. Even when he played only six times in 2008 because of knee surgery and missed his first cup competition, he still had twice as many points as any other American.

Palmer out front at windy Waialae (Jan 16, 2010)

Separation at the Sony Open in Hawai'i usually comes on the weekend, when pin placements are at their worst and elite golfers at their best. Ryan Palmer's two-putt birdie on the final hole gave him a 4-under-par 66 and a one-stroke lead going into today's third round. At 9-under 131, his advantage is tenuous with 25 golfers within five shots.

No magic for Tadd this time around (Jan 16, 2010)
Next to his house in Salt Lake, if there was a place on this island where Tadd Fujikawa had made himself most at home these last few years, it had surely been on the ninth hole at Waialae Country Club.

Wilson, Hayashi make cut; Fujikawa, McLachlin miss out (Jan 15, 2010)

Long-time pros, Dean Wilson and Kevin Hayashi, broke a streak of missed cuts at the Sony Open in Hawaii today.

Kua perched atop Hawaii scoreboard (Jan 15, 2010)

Guess who shot the best of the six local golfers in the first round of the Sony Open in Hawai'i, the PGA Tour's first full-field event of the year? Tadd Fujikawa? Strike one. Parker McLachlin? Strike two. Dean Wilson? Strike three, you're out.

HOSPITALITY AND TICKET SALES

VIP Hospitality Packages
Ocean Club Skybox Pass
$175 (per day, Thursday - Sunday)
Watch the drama unfold on Waialae's signature Par 3 oceanfront 17th hole against the scenic backdrop of Koko Crater and the Pacific Ocean. Your individual pass includes Sony Open daily admission, buffet food service and soft drink beverages in the skybox.

General Admission
Season Badge (week-long admission) $50 at gate
Daily Ticket $20 at gate

On-line
Purchase your Sony Open in Hawaii Hospitality Package, Daily Tickets, and Season Badges now.

In Hawaii: Beginning in December, tickets will be available for purchase at all First Hawaiian Bank branches on Oahu. Tickets are also available at the gate during tournament week.

GETTING THERE

Visiting Hawaii? Want to watch the Sony Open in person? Get a flight to Oahu, then stay at the The Kahala Hotel & Resort or Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa!

E NOA Trolley Shuttle Service
Round-trip service ($2 one-way) from Waikiki to Waialae Country Club every 30 minutes. Trolley stops include: Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Tower, Ohana Islander Waikiki, Duke Kahanamoku statue (Kuhio Beach), Waikiki Beach across from the zoo, and Waikiki Aquarium.

By Car
Heading East on H-1 take the Waialae Avenue Exit (#26B). At the 2nd traffic light, turn right on Hunakai Street. Continue on Hunakai past 2 traffic lights. When Hunakai ends on Kahala Avenue, turn left. The Club is located next to Waialae Beach Park at 4997 Kahala Avenue. The Clubhouse is located on the makai (ocean) side and the golf course is on the mauka (mountain) side.

Public Parking
FREE parking and shuttle transportation from designated parking areas at Hunakai Park (Monday – Sunday) on Hunakai Street & Kahala Community Park (Thursday - Sunday) at Pueo Street near Moa Street.

Information gathered from:
www.sonyopeninhawaii.com