PGA Tour Ends Hawaiian Swing, Cancels Iconic Events
PGA Tour leaving Hawaii, as former Tournament of Champions and Sony Open off schedule
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The PGA Tour is discontinuing its Hawaiian events, including The Sentry and the Sony Open, as part of a schedule overhaul set for 2027. The decision follows logistical and financial challenges, with The Sentry's history in Hawaii dating back to 1999 and the Sony Open being a staple since the 1960s.
- 01The PGA Tour is ending its Hawaiian events due to logistical and financial challenges.
- 02The Sentry, previously known as the Tournament of Champions, has been held in Hawaii since 1999.
- 03The Sony Open has been a part of the tour since the 1960s and is the season's first full-field event.
- 04This year's Sentry was canceled due to a water dispute amid severe drought conditions.
- 05The PGA Tour's 2027 schedule will debut with the AmEx event in late January.
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The PGA Tour is officially ending its Hawaiian swing, which includes the iconic The Sentry and the Sony Open, as it prepares for a significant schedule overhaul beginning in 2027. The Sentry, a tournament exclusive to previous season winners since its inception in 1999, saw changes in eligibility following the pandemic, expanding to include all Tour Championship qualifiers. This year's Sentry was not held due to a water dispute amid severe drought, while the Sony Open, a staple since the 1960s, remains the first full-field event of the season. Both tournaments have faced increasing logistical and financial challenges due to their geographic isolation from the mainland, making them among the costliest on the tour calendar. The PGA Tour expressed gratitude for the support received from the Plantation Course at Kapalua and other local partners. Looking ahead, the first event on the 2027 schedule is the AmEx, set to start in late January, with a complete schedule expected to be released soon.
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The cancellation of these events could lead to reduced tourism and economic activity in Hawaii, which has relied on these tournaments for local engagement and revenue.
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