The Sony Open in Hawaii has the honors of being the kickoff event to the 2026 PGA Tour season after the cancellation of The Sentry at Kapalua this season.

Instead of Maui, the Tour debuts in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Jan. 15-18, at the Seth Raynor-designed Waialae Country Club, where Nick Taylor prevailed in a playoff over Nico Echavarria last year.

Among the changes this season is the field size, which was reduced from 144 to 120, and, there is no longer is a Monday qualifier offering four spots. Will that help with pace of play? Stay tuned.

The field includes the following notables in addition to Taylor and Echavarria: Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley, Michael Brennan, Corey Conners, Tony Finau, Chris Gotterup, Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Billy Horschel, Robert MacIntyre, Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Sahith Theegala, Gary Woodland and 62-year-old Vijay Singh.

Quentin Meza finished with 20 points and eight assists, and Josh Niusulu added 15 points as the Hawaii Pacific men’s basketball team beat Menlo 83-72 on Thursday in Atherton, Calif.

Joshua West and Nemanja Sarenac each had 12 points for the Sharks (7-4, 3-3 PacWest).

JaMaal Unuakhalu scored 21 points for the Oaks (2-12, 2-6).

HPU led 46-33 at halftime.

>> Kimberly Ceron-Romero finished with 12 points and eight rebounds, and Mehkia Applewhite grabbed 10 rebounds as the Menlo women shut down Hawaii Pacific 58-28.

Alana Roberts finished with 13 points for the Sharks (3-9, 2-4 PacWest).

The Oaks (5-8, 3-5) held the Sharks to 9-for-57 shooting from the field, including 2-for-20 from 3-point range.

Vulcans hoops squads go 1-1 at Dominican

KeanuMarie Huihui finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawaii Hilo women’s basketball team beat Dominican 69-62 on Thursday in San Rafael, Calif.

Huihui was 8-for-13 from the field, including 3-for-4 from 3-point range.

Noelle Sua-Godinet added eight points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for the Vulcans (5-6, 3-3 PacWest).

Keyonee Neal and Mahliya Wilson each scored 14 points for the Penguins (10-3, 4-3).

>> Nick Medeiros finished with 20 points and five assists as the Dominican men beat Hawaii Hilo 74-64.

Julio Montes II finished with 20 points and Dre Nobles added 18 for the Vulcans (1-11, 1-5 PacWest).

Michael Wilson and Jorge Ochoa each added 13 points for the Penguins (8-5, 3-4).

Dominican outscored Hilo 41-32 in the second half.

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for temporary positions in its 2026 Summer Fun program.

The two positions available are Activity Aide I ($17.50 per hour) and Activity Aide II ($19 per hour).

To be considered for employment, applicants must possess a valid first-aid certification, attend mandatory training June 2–5, and be available to work June 8–July 17.

Applications are available online on the Parks and Recreation website, and must be submitted to the Recreation Division Office at 799 Pi‘ilani St., Hilo, HI 96720, postmarked by Saturday, Feb. 28.

For more information, call the Recreation Division Office at (808) 961-8740.

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