G.LION HAWAII Roars and Receives Raves for First-Class Hospitality at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii

For the past 58 years, the PGA TOUR has held professional golf tournaments at Waialae Country Club, making Waialae the 2nd longest-running host venue on the TOUR. From the days of the Hawaiian Open, to the quarter-century run of the Sony Open in Hawaii, Waialae Country Club has welcomed and celebrated many tournament champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Ernie Els, Justin Thomas, and Hawaii’s Ted Makalena – to name a few.   

If you have the chance to visit (or even play a round of golf there!), a must-see feature at the iconic Seth Raynor-designed Waialae Country Club golf course is found on its 16th hole.  Known as the “W,” this hole is memorable for the W-shaped palm trees located right behind the putting green and comfortably nestled in-front of the beautiful, pristine Pacific Ocean.  The “W” at 16 is a picture waiting to be taken and has served as a backdrop for meaningful memories captured and shared amongst family and friends.   

Credit: Sony Open

During the Sony Open in Hawaii tournament competition, the “W” hole serves as home to thousands of visitors being “wowed” by golf at the highest level amidst unparalleled scenery.  This piece of Waialae real estate is home to the official Sony Open in Hawaii Sweet 16 Chalet.  Whether with clients, friends, or family, the Sweet 16 shared hospitality Chalet is Sony Open hospitality central.  Situated in the heart of exciting golf action, here in one place you can also enjoy quality time, and delicious food and drink! 

The upcoming 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii will be the 10th year that G.LION HAWAII (Hy’s Steak House, La Vie, and Quiora) is serving as the Sweet 16 Chalet Entitlement Sponsor and purveyor of its delectable dishes and drinks in the heart of TOUR competition at its finest.   

“It’s an honor and privilege for G.LION Hawaii to partner with the Sony Open in Hawaii and Friends of Hawaii Charities for the past 10 years! This opportunity to extend our hospitality while giving back to the community that has supported us means the world to us,” said Marc Nezu, General Manager, G.LION HAWAII.  

The Sweet 16 Chalet will be open all four days of tournament play at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii – Thursday, January 9 – Sunday, January 12, 2025.   

Anticipated menu selections during the event include,  Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon, Poached Shrimp, Escargot, Lemon Crunch Cake, Chocolate Decadence, and more!  Sweet 16 Chalet daily badges are required for chalet access and include tournament admission and access to the Sweet 16 Chalet for the day, with complimentary cuisine from G. LION HAWAII, soft drinks, and two glasses of wine or beer.  Badges are limited and each are good for one, designated day of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii.   

Credit: Sony Open

Since 1999, over $25 million in funding from the Sony Open in Hawaii PGA TOUR golf tournament has benefitted 350 local nonprofit organizations through Friends of Hawaii Charities.  

For more information about the Sweet 16 Chalet Shared Hospitality, please visit www.sonyopeninhawaii.com/sweet-16-chalet  

2025 Sony Open in Hawaii Official Pro-Am at Waialae Country Club and Satellite Pro-Am at Hoakalei Country Club spots are still available.  Please e-mail friend@friendsofhawaii.org to learn more or sign up.