Drama Unfolds at Sony Open: Theegala Struggles, Yellamaraju Shines

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala began his 2026 PGA Tour with a challenging start at the Sony Open, ending at Tied-104th. Despite his rough round, Indo-Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju excelled with a 67, sitting at Tied-29th alongside Indo-British Aaron Rai. Defending champion Nick Taylor led the pack with a strong 62.

Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala faced a tough opening at the start of his 2026 PGA Tour, shooting a three-over 73 at the Sony Open. Positioned at Tied-104th, Theegala struggled to gain momentum at Waialae Country Club.

In contrast, Indo-Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju demonstrated resilience and composure, recovering from an initial double bogey to post a commendable three-under 67. His performance positions him at Tied-29th alongside Indo-British Aaron Rai, who matched his score.

Leading the event, defending champion Nick Taylor showcased his skill with an impressive eight-under 62. Supported by superb iron play, Taylor shares the leaderboard's pinnacle with Kevin Roy, each thrilling the audience with their stellar rounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)