PGA Tour leaving Hawaii with end of The Sentry, Sony Open
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- The PGA Tour will no longer hold events in Hawaii starting in the 2027 season, with both The Sentry and the Sony Open being removed from the schedule.
- The Sentry at Kapalua’s Plantation Course, a season-opening event since 1999, and the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club, held annually since 1971, have been staples of the PGA Tour calendar.
- The Sony Open may be revived as a Champions Tour event, similar to how the World Series of Golf transitioned to the senior tour at Firestone Country Club.
- New PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp aims to start the season later at a marquee West Coast venue, with The Sentry potentially sponsoring the event at Torrey Pines near San Diego.
- The loss of these Hawaiian tournaments ends a beloved tradition known for its scenic beauty and warm January setting, raising questions about the future of other outdoor winter sports events like the Maui Invitational.
