Kurt Kitayama betting profile: Sony Open in Hawaii
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Kurt Kitayama finished tied for 37th at 8-under in his most recent appearance at this tournament. He'll tee off at Waialae Country Club Jan. 15-18 with hopes of improving upon his recent performance in the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii.
Kitayama's recent history at the Sony Open in Hawaii
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T37 | 70-66-69-67 | -8 |
| 2024 | T24 | 70-62-68-70 | -10 |
| 2023 | T73 | 69-69-71-70 | -1 |
| 2022 | MC | 69-70 | -1 |
At the Sony Open in Hawaii
- In Kitayama's most recent appearance at the Sony Open in Hawaii, in 2025, he finished tied for 37th after posting a score of 8-under.
- Kitayama's best finish at this event came in 2024, when he finished tied for 24th at 10-under.
- Nick Taylor won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 16-under.
Kitayama's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2025 | Bank of Utah Championship | T15 | 68-70-69-64 | -13 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T48 | 70-73-72-67 | -2 | -- |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | BMW Championship | T19 | 72-68-69-71 | E | -- |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T9 | 69-63-72-67 | -9 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | T31 | 67-66-72-68 | -7 | 25.000 |
| July 27, 2025 | 3M Open | 1 | 65-71-60-65 | -23 | 500.000 |
| July 20, 2025 | Barracuda Championship | T14 | 8-5-6-13 | -- | 30.500 |
| July 6, 2025 | John Deere Classic | T5 | 68-67-66-67 | -16 | 90.000 |
| June 29, 2025 | Rocket Classic | T51 | 70-68-68-72 | -10 | 6.333 |
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 71-68 | -1 | -- |
Kitayama's recent performances
- Kitayama has finished in the top 10 three times and in the top 20 six times over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the 3M Open, where he finished first with a score of 23-under.
- Kitayama has an average of 0.524 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.398 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Kitayama has an average of 0.056 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.177 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Kitayama has averaged 0.801 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kitayama's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | 0.524 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | 0.398 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | 0.056 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | -0.177 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | 0.801 |
Kitayama's advanced stats and rankings
- Kitayama posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.524 in his past five tournaments.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments, Kitayama sported a 0.398 mark.
- Around the green, Kitayama delivered a 0.056 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green mark in his past five tournaments.
- On the greens, Kitayama averaged -0.177 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kitayama as of the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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