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 last five years. He'll tee off at Waialae Country Club Jan. 15-18 with his sights set on making his mark in the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii.
At the Sony Open in Hawaii
- This is 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 came at the Baycurrent Classic, where he finished tied for 33rd with a score of 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 an average of 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 posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.110 in his past five tournaments, showing solid performance off the tee.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green, Kaneko sported a 0.045 mark in his past five starts. His Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green average of 0.130 demonstrates strength in his short game.
- On the greens, Kaneko delivered a -0.103 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in his past five tournaments, indicating an area for improvement in his putting game.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kaneko as of the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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