PGA Tour Exits Hawaii After 56 Years: Sentry and Sony Open Removed from 2027 Schedule

Historic Decision Ends 56-Year Hawaiian Tradition

The PGA Tour has made the unprecedented decision to remove Hawaiian events from its 2027 schedule, marking the first time in 56 years that the tour won't visit the islands. Both the Sentry tournament on Maui and the Sony Open on Oahu will be eliminated.

Water Crisis Forces Sentry Cancellation

The Sentry was initially canceled in January 2025 due to severe drought conditions on Maui. The Plantation Course at Kapalua suffered dying grass due to water restrictions stemming from disputes over a century-old water delivery system between various stakeholders including Japanese billionaire Tadashi Yanai.

Sony Open Loses Strategic Position

The Sony Open, which had relied on its post-Kapalua positioning since 1999 to attract players for extended Hawaiian stays, faced the end of its sponsorship deal. The tournament is now exploring a transition to become a PGA Tour Champions season-opener.

Torrey Pines Emerges as Likely Destination

Torrey Pines in San Diego appears to be the frontrunner for hosting the relocated Sentry tournament. With Farmers Insurance ending its sponsorship this year and Sentry executives attending the 2025 event there, the move seems logical.

Financial Considerations

As a Signature Event with a $20 million purse, the Sentry had become one of the tour's most expensive operations due to equipment shipping costs to Maui, while attendance remained modest at best.