The Sony Open at Waialae Country Club begins at 7 a.m. with top golfers vying for an $8.7M purse. Island News' Cynthia Yip reports live from the course.

Golfers hit the green for the first official day of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Select whether each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in college admissions.

The Sony Open in Hawaii attracts 144 players and thousands of fans, boosting tourism. After the Sentry Tournament of Champions, next is the Mitsubishi Electric Championship.

Rainbow Wahine set to host UC Riverside, and Notre Dame faces Penn State in Orange Bowl at 2:30 PM HST.