After 56 years, the PGA Tour will no longer open its season in Hawaii in 2027. The Sentry event, which began in 1999 at Kapoula, was canceled last January when drought‑stricken Maui left the Plantation Course in poor shape. Troon Golf staff received the notice Monday, ending the tournament’s run for the first time in the Tour’s history since 1970.

The decision followed a dispute over Maui Land & Pineapple’s water delivery system. Accusations from Kapoula owner Tadashi Yanai and local farms claimed the company failed to maintain the century‑old network, while Maui Land & Pineapple countersued, alleging Kapoula violated water restrictions. The drought‑hit Plantation Course struggled to sustain grass, making the event logistically impossible for players and sponsors alike.

With the Sony Open on Oahu stepping down after its final sponsorship year, the Tour has re‑imagined a two‑week Hawaiian swing. Players previously relied on the back‑to‑back format to earn a comfortable start; now the season will open elsewhere, shifting travel plans and prize‑pool allocations. Sponsors like Sentry may consider alternative venues such as Torrey Pines for the next decade.

The removal of Hawaii from the opening slot marks a historic shift, ending a 56‑year tradition that drew fans to Maui’s ocean‑front fairways. The Tour will announce its 2027 calendar shortly, but the decision underscores the growing need to balance climate realities with commercial interests. Players and fans alike will feel the ripple across the season’s early rhythm for the sport.