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Chris Gotterup captured his third PGA Tour victory on Sunday at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, prevailing in a tight finish at Waialae Country Club to secure a memorable win and a major early-season boost. Gotterup posted a final-round score that left him 17 under par, edging out fellow contender Davis Riley and capturing one of the marquee early trophies on the PGA Tour schedule.By closing with a composed performance in Hawaii’s often unpredictable conditions, Gotterup demonstrated both mental strength and strategic savvy.“I just felt like this week I was in a good frame of mind, just happy to be here,” Gotterup said. “I felt like I was in control of my brain, which is the most important thing. I drove it great and made some putts when it mattered.”Chasers Make Their MovesSunday featured plenty of leaderboard movement, starting with Ryan Gerard, who authored one of the best rounds of the day. Gerard birdied his final two holes to post a 5-under 65, finishing alone in second place. His performance continued a strong upward trajectory that began late last year, when he flew to Mauritius and finished runner-up in an event that vaulted him into the world’s top 50 and secured a spot in his first Masters. With his Sony Open showing, Gerard now sits just outside the top 30, signaling that his rise is far from over.Patrick Rodgers once again found himself on the doorstep of a long-awaited breakthrough. Rodgers struggled to gain traction on the back nine, going without a birdie until the final hole, but still closed with a 65 to finish third.“Unfortunately, didn’t have a hot putter today,” Rodgers said.It marked another near-miss for a player who continues to place himself in contention, even if his first PGA Tour victory remains elusive.For Riley, the round unraveled quickly after a promising start. He entered the final round with a two-shot lead and extended it with birdies on two of his first five holes. Then came a decisive swing: consecutive three-putt bogeys on the sixth and seventh, followed by a wayward tee shot on the eighth that led to a double bogey. In just a few holes, Riley went from two shots ahead to three behind–a deficit he never fully recovered from.How Gotterup Closed It OutWhile others surged or stumbled, Gotterup stayed composed under mounting pressure. Early on the back nine, he unleashed several drives measuring 330-plus yards, putting consistent pressure on the field.Ultimately, though, it was his putter that defined the win. Gotterup rolled in a 20-foot birdie on No. 12, then followed it with a clutch 25-footer on the par-4 13th, the toughest hole on the course. He all but sealed the victory on the par-3 17th, where a perfectly struck tee shot settled between the pin and the bunker, setting up one final birdie.“It was anyone’s tournament,” Gotterup said. “Then I made a couple nice putts and I saw a couple people drop back. I know Ryan played a great tournament and he tried to make a run at the end. Couple other guys played great and I just held them off.”The win also carried added context. The Sony Open became the latest season-opening event in PGA Tour history after The Sentry at Kapalua was canceled due to a water dispute that left the course unplayable.With the Sony Open’s title sponsorship set to expire and discussion growing around starting the PGA Tour season later in future years, potentially around the Super Bowl beginning in 2027, Hawaii’s long-standing place on the Tour calendar feels less secure. “Hopefully I’m not the last champion,” Gotterup said.The $1.638 million winner’s share (from a $9.1 million purse) not only provides a financial windfall for Gotterup but also valuable FedExCup points, securing his status early in the season (No. 17 in World Rankings) and granting entry into higher-profile events later in the year.This was Gotterup’s first win since the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, where he went 15 under. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally…

There was no questioning the bad blood between Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson coming into what proved to be an instant classic in the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday, January 18.However, once the overtime came to a close and the Rams had scratched out a narrow three-point victory over a 29th-ranked Bears defense that did a great job shutting down Los Angeles’ No. 1-rated offense, McVay conveyed nothing but respect in a seven-word message to Chicago defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Sean McVay made sure to give props to the @ChicagoBears @insidetheNFL NFL Playoffs Mic'd Up on X pic.twitter.com/TWzYr5Rwvy — NFL (@NFL) January 19, 2026 “Hey, unbelievable job,” McVay said to Allen. “You kicked our ass.”McVay’s message to Johnson was more brief and less reverent, but the two were civil and respectful.“Hell of a job, man,” McVay said to Johnson.“Go win one,” Johnson responded.“Yup, appreciate it, man,” McVay said back.Sean McVay Called Out Ben Johnson Ahead of Bears-Rams Divisional Round Playoff Matchup GettyLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. McVay spoke openly about his issues with Johnson leading up to Sunday’s contest.He made the comments in the context of Johnson’s postgame actions involving Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, both during their on-field handshake and in the locker room afterwards.“[Bleep] the Packers!” Johnson screamed to his team following an 18-point comeback over Green Bay at Soldier Field on Wild Card Weekend. “[Bleep] them! [Bleeping] hate those guys!” Peter Schrager of ESPN told Bill Simmons of The Ringer on Friday that McVay and Johnson were both fired up for the test, with the winner heading to Seattle to play the Seahawks on January 25 for the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.“I think McVay wants to kick the snot out of Ben Johnson,” Schrager said. “And I think Ben Johnson, who has beaten McVay the last two times when Detroit played the Rams, has no problem with that. ‘I’ll beat the snot out of you.’ I love these two guys. Two alpha offensive minds going at it in this game. I can’t wait.”Rams Now Head to Seattle for Rubber Match With Seahawks GettyQuarterback Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks As it turns out, it will be the Rams squaring off against the Seahawks in a rubber match for the conference crown next Sunday.L.A. bested Seattle 21-19 in the teams’ first matchup back in mid-November. The Seahawks hosted the Rams at Lumen Field in mid-December and returned the favor, winning 38-37 in overtime.Seattle looked dominant against a banged up San Francisco 49ers team on Saturday, blowing them out by 35 points (41-6). Meanwhile, the Rams continue to advance by the skin of their teeth.One week before Los Angeles needed two overtime possessions to best the Bears, the team overtook the Carolina Panthers in the final minute of regulation to secure the first of two consecutive three-point road victories in the playoffs.The Seahawks are 2.5-point home favorites as of Monday afternoon, which essentially means that oddsmakers believe the teams would be on exactly equal footing were they playing the game at a neutral site.Chicago would undoubtedly have been a road underdog in Seattle had it held on and beat the Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday night. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Sean McVay Issued 7-Word Message to Bears Coaches at Midfield appeared first on Heavy Sports.