PGA Tour cancels 2026 The Sentry at Kapalua amid Maui drought

The PGA Tour on Wednesday canceled the 2026 edition of The Sentry, the seasonopening signature event that had been scheduled for January 8 to 11 at the Plantation Course in Kapalua on Maui, after concluding it could not find a suitable alternative venue. The Tour said severe drought and water conservation requirements at Kapalua left the course unable to meet tournament standards, and efforts to relocate the event to another site in Hawaii or on the mainland were thwarted by logistical barriers, including shipping deadlines, tournament infrastructure and vendor support.

"Since it first became a possibility that the PGA TOUR would not be able to play at The Plantation Course at Kapalua due to the ongoing drought conditions on Maui, we worked closely with our partners at Sentry to assess options for contesting The Sentry in 2026," PGA Tour chief competitions officer Tyler Dennis said in a statement. "While it is unfortunate to arrive at this decision, we are appreciative of the collaboration and dedication from Sentry Insurance."

The cancellation means the Sony Open in Honolulu will now open the 2026 season from January 15 to 18. The Tour also announced that players who qualified...