US EditionThe Sentry at Kapalua gets canceled instead of going to another course. Sony Open to start season
- The PGA Tour announced last month it would not stage The Sentry at Kapalua in 2026, choosing not to relocate the event amid water restrictions and water rights disputes.
- Severe water restrictions forced Kapalua to close its two courses in September, and lawsuits filed by Tadashi Yanai, Kapalua homeowners, and Hua Momona Farms allege Maui Land & Pineapple failed to maintain the system, with potential fines of $11,000,000.
- After evaluating alternate sites, PGA Tour officials said logistical challenges including shipping deadlines and vendor support made staging the $20,000,000 signature event unfeasible.
- The Sony Open in Honolulu will open the 2026 season on Jan. 15, and affected players will be added to the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head field; the 2027 schedule remains uncertain.
- Sentry officials emphasize commitment, noting Sentry Insurance's sponsorship runs through 2035 and Stephanie Smith said `I am really proud of what The Sentry has become; I didn't want '26 to be any less`.
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Kapalua’s Plantation Course opening, but not in condition to host The Sentry
The day after the PGA Tour announced the cancellation of The Sentry, the Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, Hawaii announced it will re-open for play next month.Drought conditions impacting the course led the PGA Tour to announce on Sept. 16 that its traditional season-opening event would not be played at the Plantation Course. And on Wednesday, the tour announced the event had been officially canceled after being unable to find a suitable re…
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Kapalua's Plantation Course opening, but not in condition to host The Sentry
The day after the PGA Tour announced the cancellation of The Sentry, the Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, Hawaii announced it will re-open for play next month.
Rory McIlroy sets alarm bells ringing as Tiger Woods schedules crunch PGA Tour talks - The Mirror
The PGA Tour are making changing changes and The Sentry will not be played in Kapalua in January - but things are far from clear cut, particularly with decisions from the likes of Rory McIlroy on how and where he plays his golf moving forward
PGA Tour Finally Decides Fate of Golfers Affected by Cancellation of Hawaii Tournament
Many golfers who had earned their spot in the PGA Tour’s season opener, The Sentry, have been left in limbo. The Tour confirmed that the 2026 edition of the event has been canceled, ending its long run as the traditional season starter at the Plantation Course in Kapalua. Severe drought and ongoing water restrictions in Maui have made it impossible to maintain the course conditions needed for tournament play. The cancellation particularly impact…
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