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Sony Open Preview + The Future of Hawaii Golf | Mark Rolfing Interview

The PGA Tour season officially begins at the Sony Open, and Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down everything you need to know about Waialae Country Club — from course architecture and strategy to which players are best positioned to start the year strong. Later in the episode, Smylie sits down with longtime Hawaii golf voice Mark Rolfing for an important conversation on the future of professional golf in Hawaii, the water crisis at Kapalua, and why these tournaments matter so deeply to the islands. From Sony Open contenders and course fit to Ryder Cup crowd behavior and LIV Golf movement, this episode covers far more than just a weekly preview. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more, and check us out on Wednesdays at 9am ET on the Golf Channel! 00:00 – Welcome + Why the Sony Open Feels Like the True Season Opener 03:30 – Waialae Country Club: History, Seth Raynor & Classic Design 07:30 – How Waialae Plays: Wind, Bermuda, Angles & Decision-Making 12:00 – Sony Open Strategy: Where Scores Are Actually Made 17:00 – Player Fits, Storylines & Early-Season Momentum 22:00 – Ryder Cup Crowds, Fan Behavior & Where the Line Is 27:30 – LIV Golf Moves, Career Choices & Tour Fragmentation 34:00 – Big Picture: Where the PGA Tour Is Headed 38:30 – Setting the Stage for Hawaii Golf’s Bigger Conversation 40:00 – Mark Rolfing Joins: Why Hawaii Golf Is at a Crossroads 44:30 – Kapalua, Water Issues & Tournament Uncertainty 50:30 – Community Impact, Charity & What the Tour Overlooks 57:30 – Golf Architecture, History & Why These Courses Matter 01:04:30 – Wrapping Up with Mark Rolfing 01:06:30 – Back with Smylie & Charlie: New Year Goals & Mindsets 01:12:30 – Final Thoughts, Sony Open Week & Episode Wrap 01:16:00 – Outro #golf #pgatour #sonyopen #smylieshow #golfchannel #golfhighlights #smyliekaufman