Vijay Singh shows the kids he's still got game at 2026 Sony Open

At 62 years old, golf legend Vijay Singh proved he still belongs among the game's elite, delivering a vintage performance at the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii. Singh shot four consecutive rounds at par or better, finishing at 5-under 275 to tie for 40th place—outplaying numerous major champions and young stars in the process.

The Hall of Famer's consistent play at Waialae Country Club placed him in rare company. According to statistician Justin Ray, Singh became just the fourth player in the last 20 years aged 62 or older to shoot three sub-70 rounds in a single PGA Tour event, joining Tom Watson and Bernhard Langer.

"It feels great to compete and see my game hold up," Singh said after his final-round 69. "I've put in a lot of work, and it's paying off."

Despite ranking 71st in driving distance for the week, Singh's sharp short game carried him. He finished 12th in Strokes Gained: Around the Green, a testament to his enduring skill and famed work ethic. His appearance marked his first made cut on the PGA Tour since the 2020 Memorial Tournament.

Singh credited a renewed fitness regimen, undertaken at the suggestion of former caddie Paul Tesori, for his resurgence. "He is strong and energized," Tesori told Golfweek. "He wants to have a big year on the Senior Tour and play Augusta. Those are his goals."

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The Fijian star, a three-time major winner with 34 PGA Tour victories, has now made cuts in four different decades—dating back to the 1992 Memorial. While his performance sparked some debate about tournament spots, it overwhelmingly served as an inspiration and a reminder of his historic career.

Singh will now shift his focus to the PGA Tour Champions, where he is set to compete in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship next week, carrying significant momentum from his impressive showing against golf's current generation.

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