New Sony Championship Hawaii Golf Tournament to Debut at Waialae in 2027
The new Sony Championship Hawaii will debut in 2027 as a PGA Tour Champions event, preserving Waialae’s tourism and charitable impact.
- On Wednesday, the PGA Tour announced the Sony Open will transition to the Sony Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event for golfers 50 and older, beginning in 2027 at Waialae Country Club.
- The cancellation of The Sentry on Maui due to drought conditions prompted the PGA Tour to discontinue the Sony Open as a regular event and redesign its schedule.
- Competing for a $3 million purse, the new Sony Championship will feature a 78-player field from Jan. 14-16, 2027, ending on a Saturday to minimize competition with the NFL.
- Sony, a signature partner for 28 years, has contributed more than $27 million to local nonprofits, a commitment that continues through this new era of professional golf at Waialae.
- State officials view the tournament as a critical marketing investment for Hawaii, beaming sunny skies to mainland homes during winter and serving as kickoff for the back-to-back Hawaii Swing.
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