Kota Kaneko betting profile: Sony Open in Hawaii
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Kota Kaneko has not competed in the Sony Open in Hawaii in the past five years, making this his return to Waialae Country Club. The tournament runs Jan. 15-18 in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a total purse of $9.1 million.
At the Sony Open in Hawaii
- This marks Kaneko's first time competing in the Sony Open in Hawaii in the past five years.
- Nick Taylor won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 16-under.
Kaneko's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T33 | 71-69-71-67 | -6 | -- |
Kaneko's recent performances
- Kaneko's best finish over his last ten appearances was a tie for 33rd at the Baycurrent Classic, where he finished at 6-under.
- He has an average of 0.110 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- Kaneko has an average of 0.045 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has averaged 0.130 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- Kaneko has an average of -0.103 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- He has averaged 0.183 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kaneko's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | 0.110 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | 0.045 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | 0.130 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | -0.103 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | 0.183 |
Kaneko's advanced stats and rankings
- Kaneko averaged 0.110 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments, showing strength in his driving performance.
- His Strokes Gained: Approach the Green averaged 0.045 in his past five starts, indicating solid iron play.
- Around the greens, Kaneko posted a 0.130 average in his past five tournaments, demonstrating strong short game skills.
- On the putting surface, Kaneko averaged -0.103 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five starts, an area where he could look to improve.
- Overall, he averaged 0.183 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kaneko as of the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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