Sony Open in Hawaii: Power ranking the top ten at Waialae

HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 15: Justin Thomas of the United States, Zach Johnson of the United States and Justin Rose of England walk to the 17th green during the final round of the Sony Open In Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 15, 2017 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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HONOLULU, HI – JANUARY 13: Daniel Berger of the United States lines up a putt on the ninth green during the second round of the Sony Open In Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 13, 2017 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Both his resume as of late and his record at the Sony Open are somewhat tepid compared to Daniel Berger’s high standards. He’s made the cut all three times at Waialae but hasn’t gotten into contention with results of T13, T42 and T45.

Berger tied for 11th last week and gained steam after an opening 73. He’s not played poorly by any means with only one finish outside the top-50 in his last six starts.

With that said, he’s seeking his first top-five since the John Deere Classic in July.

Still, it’s time to start fresh after the winter rest period, and Berger, 24, has as much talent as any.

Berger was 26th in strokes gained tee-to-green and 61st in SG putting last year.

The former Florida State Seminole has won each of the past two seasons and few would be surprise him increase his streak to three in short order this week. Expect to see him vie for an American Ryder Cup spot come the fall.

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