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Nick Taylor, Kevin Roy begin PGA Tour season atop Sony Open
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- Nick Taylor, the defending champion, and Kevin Roy share the early Sony Open lead after tying for 8-under 62 in Honolulu, with Taylor delivering sharp irons and solid par-3 work at Waialae.
- The Sony Open field features a strong international lineup, including four of the world’s top 10 players, underscoring a prominent start to the PGA Tour season in Hawaii.
- Roy opened with a burst of momentum, seven birdies in 11 holes to start his round before closing with a birdie on the 18th.
- S.H. Kim, Jordan Spieth, and Adam Scott contributed to the strong field, with Kim delivering a bogey-free 67 late in the round.
- Vijay Singh, at 62, used a one-time exemption to compete this season and posted a 68 despite two double bogeys.
- Jordan Spieth, at 68, faced club changes, ultimately planning to return to the hybrid after trialing a 3-iron amid wind considerations.
- Taylor noted the absence of strong wind on the morning, which helped the leaders and allowed him to execute a clean round.
- This event may mark one of the final Sony Open formats as the PGA Tour revamps its schedule, signaling potential changes ahead.
- The new reference from AP highlights Nick Taylor and Kevin Roy tied for the Sony Open lead, reinforcing the same opening momentum with additional context about Waialae and Kapalua's cancellation.
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