"The PGA Tour confirmed it would not return to Hawaii in 2027, ending a 56-year tradition, as it moves toward a revamped schedule."
"The Sentry was canceled last January on drought-stricken Maui when the grass on the Plantation course at Kapalua was dying due to restrictions."
"The Sony Open is working toward becoming an event to open the PGA Tour Champions season, packaged with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship."
"The tour expressed gratitude to The Plantation Course at Kapalua, Maui County, and the state of Hawaii for their longtime support."
The PGA Tour will not hold events in Hawaii in 2027, marking the first absence in 56 years. The decision follows the cancellation of the Sentry event in January due to drought conditions affecting the Plantation course at Kapalua. The Sony Open, which relied on its scheduling proximity to Kapalua, is transitioning to open the PGA Tour Champions season. The tour expressed gratitude for the support received from Hawaii over the years and plans to announce further details about the 2027 schedule later.
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