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How much prize money did Nick Taylor win at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii?

For the fifth time in his career, Nick Taylor has needed extra holes to get into the winners circle in a PGA Tour event.

HONOLULU, HAWAII - JANUARY 12: Nick Taylor of Canada poses with Miss Hawaii Teen, Miss Hawaii, and the trophy after defeating Nico Echavarria of Colombia (not pictured) in a playoff to win the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 at Waialae Country Club on January 12, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii.   Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Nick Taylor’s journey through the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii reads like a tale spun on a southern porch, where each shot and putt adds a new twist to the narrative. The Canadian golfer, known for his steely nerves, clinched his fifth PGA Tour victory at Waialae Country Club, pocketing a handsome $1,566,000 from the $8.7 million purse.

The final round was a rollercoaster for Taylor. Starting two strokes behind the 54-hole leader, J.J. Spaun, he found himself 1-over through the first seven holes. But as the Hawaiian sun climbed higher, so did Taylor’s game. A streak of four consecutive birdies from the 8th to the 11th hole reignited his contention. Yet, the greens at Waialae are as unpredictable as a summer storm; missed birdie putts inside five feet on the 15th and 16th holes seemed to dim his prospects.

Facing the par-5 18th, Taylor needed an eagle to force a playoff. His second shot landed just off the green, leaving a daunting 59-foot chip. With the calm demeanor of a man who’s been there before, he executed a flawless chip that found the bottom of the cup, eliciting gasps and cheers from the gallery.

This clutch performance led to a playoff against Colombia’s Nico Echavarria. Both golfers birdied the first extra hole, setting up a tense return to the 18th. Echavarria, with a clear advantage after a perfect drive and approach, faltered with a three-putt, opening the door for Taylor. Seizing the moment, Taylor sank a three-foot birdie putt to secure the victory.

Reflecting on his playoff prowess, Taylor remarked, “I feel like I can rise to the occasion and it’s pretty fun.” Indeed, his record supports this sentiment; his last three PGA Tour wins have all come via playoffs, including a memorable 72-foot eagle putt to win the 2023 Canadian Open.

This victory not only adds a significant sum to Taylor’s earnings but also grants him invitations to prestigious tournaments, including the Masters in April and the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. As the 2025 season unfolds, Taylor’s performance in Hawaii sets a high bar, both for himself and his competitors.

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