Tyler Loree, a senior at Seabury Hall, is set to tee-off in the Sony Open this weekend. Loree earning his spot in the tournament after winning the HSGJA 2025 Sony Open Qualifier for an amateur bid into this weekend. The Seabury Hall Senior also is a Hawaii High School State Champion, and now will get to test the waters of a true PGA Event. "It's just so cool that I get a glimpse of it at such. I didn't think I'd ever get a glimpse of what a PGA Tour event might feel like before, like my high school career ended. But it's just amazing to have that opportunity. I'm really grateful for it.," said Loree. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob DeMello KHON (@robdemello) The UCLA golf commit gets a chance to represent Hawaii on one of the biggest stages on the islands. "I have a lot of pride representing Hawaii because I feel like a lot of times some athletics Hawaii is kind of underrepresented. Just to kind of represent here, it means so much. There's so much pride being from here and represent the state as a whole it's just amazing." said Loree. Reigning HHSAA state champion, Seabury Hall’s Tyler Loree set to make PGA Tour Event Debut at Sony Open in Hawaii starting on Thursday https://t.co/UBtIvv7K6b #Hawaii #Golf #HawaiiGolf 🤙🏽 @Mitch_Riberal @SeaburyHallAthl #Maui @KHONnews @khon2SportsTV pic.twitter.com/xHDt0PgY1T— Rob DeMello (@RobDeMelloKHON) January 8, 2025 As for the Sony Open, Loree doesn't have too many expectations but knows he has a chance to put on a show. "I don't really have too many expectations. I mean, I'll be fine if I placed last in this tournament. It's just a great experience, but then I wouldn't be too surprised. We played well either. So just kind of going with it and see where it goes," said Loree. According to family members, Loree is expected to have a large following from friends, family, teammates and coaches throughout the weekend. Stay with KHON2 on-air and online for continuing coverage of the Sony Open.