Grayson Murray Rallies Late to Win Sony Open in a 3-way Playoff

Grayson Murray of the United States and his fiancee Christiana pose with the championship trophy after a victory on the first play-off hole during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on Jan. 14, 2024. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

HONOLULU—Grayson Murray is a PGA Tour winner again and feels better than ever about his future. The gold trophy he won Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Sony Open with a 40-foot birdie putt in a playoff is only a small reason for that.

Murray has been sober for eight months, tired of alcohol fueling his arrogance in public and making him feel like a failure for wasting talent in his private moments.