The Sony Open at Waialae Country Club begins at 7 a.m. with top golfers vying for an $8.7M purse. Island News' Cynthia Yip reports live from the course.

The Sony Open in Hawaii attracts 144 players and thousands of fans, boosting tourism. After the Sentry Tournament of Champions, next is the Mitsubishi Electric Championship.

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