"No flinches, just clutch"; "3-0 in playoffs" - Fans react to Nick Taylor winning the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025

On Sunday, January 12, Nick Taylor claimed the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025, defeating Nico Echavarria in a playoff. This marked his sixth win on the PGA Tour and his first in nearly a year.

Taylor entered the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 two strokes off the lead. He fired a 5-under 65 on Day 4, aided by seven birdies and two bogeys. Echavarria also shot a 65, with two birdies in the final three holes to force the playoff.

In the first extra hole, both Taylor and Echavarria made birdies, but the Canadian birdied the second playoff hole to secure the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 title.

Fans online congratulated Nick Taylor on his thrilling win at the Waiʻalae Country Club and praised his impressive playoff record.

Here's a look at some reactions:

"No flinches, just clutch 😤," one fan posted.

"3-0 in playoffs 🇨🇦," another fan wrote.

"You get in a playoff with Nicky you just might as well concede," this fan opined.

"Just like vintage Tiger down the stretch. Well done NT," another fan commented.

"Great win and event, he's representing Canada well," this user remarked.

"The Canadian Playoff King strikes again," another fan wrote.

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How much money did Nick Taylor earn for winning the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025?

The purse for the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 was $8.7 million, and Nick Taylor claimed the winner's share of $1.566 million for his sixth PGA Tour victory.

Here's a look at the payout for the Sony Open in Hawaii:

• 1. Nick Taylor: $1,566,000 (-16)
• 2. Nico Echavarria: $948,300 (-16)
• T3. Stephan Jaeger: $513,300 (-15)
• T3. J.J. Spaun: $513,300 (-15)
• 5. Eric Cole: $356,700 (-14)
• T6. Jackson Suber: $283,838 (-13)
• T6. Adam Schenk: $283,838 (-13)
• T6. Keegan Bradley: $283,838 (-13)
• T6. Patrick Fishburn: $283,838 (-13)
• T10. Nick Dunlap: $168,563 (-12)
• T10. Jesper Svensson: $168,563 (-12)
• T10. Paul Peterson: $168,563 (-12)
• T10. Russell Henley: $168,563 (-12)
• T10. Harry Hall: $168,563 (-12)
• T10. Lee Hodges: $168,563 (-12)
• T16. Hideki Matsuyama: $132,675 (-11)
• T16. Webb Simpson: $132,675 (-11)
• T16. Alex Smalley: $132,675 (-11)
• T16. Denny McCarthy: $132,675 (-11)
• T16. Gary Woodland: $132,675 (-11)
• T21. Mark Hubbard: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Sam Ryder: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. C.T. Pan: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Matt Kuchar: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Mac Meissner: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Zach Johnson: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Kensei Hirata: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Lucas Glover: $80,089 (-10)
• T21. Brian Harman: $80,089 (-10)