Erik van Rooyen betting profile: Sony Open in Hawaii
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Erik van Rooyen of South Africa plays a shot during a practice round prior to the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 13, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Erik van Rooyen finished tied for 30th at 9-under in his most recent appearance at this tournament. He'll tee off at Waialae Country Club Jan. 15-18 with hopes of improving on his recent performance at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii.
van Rooyen's recent history at the Sony Open in Hawaii
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T30 | 69-68-68-66 | -9 |
| 2024 | T52 | 69-67-68-69 | -7 |
| 2022 | T20 | 66-68-69-64 | -13 |
| 2021 | MC | 67-70 | -3 |
At the Sony Open in Hawaii
- In van Rooyen's most recent appearance at the Sony Open in Hawaii, in 2025, he finished tied for 30th after posting a score of 9-under.
- van Rooyen's best finish at this event came in 2022, when he finished tied for 20th at 13-under.
- Nick Taylor won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 16-under.
van Rooyen's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | 70-74 | E | -- |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Sanderson Farms Championship | 66 | 71-68-73-73 | -3 | -- |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T62 | 74-69-71-71 | +5 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | W/D | 73 | +3 | -- |
| July 27, 2025 | 3M Open | MC | 75-68 | +1 | -- |
| July 20, 2025 | Barracuda Championship | 2 | 11-14-8-11 | -- | 165.000 |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | 73-68 | +1 | -- |
| June 29, 2025 | Rocket Classic | T78 | 69-69-74-70 | -6 | 2.050 |
| June 15, 2025 | U.S. Open | MC | 75-74 | +9 | -- |
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 67-71 | -2 | -- |
van Rooyen's recent performances
- van Rooyen has finished in the top five once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Barracuda Championship, where he finished second.
- van Rooyen has an average of 0.217 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.703 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- van Rooyen has averaged -1.540 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
van Rooyen's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | 0.217 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | -0.703 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | - | -0.315 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | -0.738 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | -1.540 |
van Rooyen's advanced stats and rankings
- van Rooyen posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.217 in his past five tournaments, showing strength in his driving game.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green, van Rooyen recorded a -0.703 mark in his past five starts, indicating areas for improvement in his iron play.
- On the greens, van Rooyen delivered a -0.738 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in his past five tournaments, highlighting putting as a key area of focus.
All stats in this article are accurate for van Rooyen as of the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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