The PGA Tour is ending its traditional Hawaii swing, dropping The Sentry and considering shifting the Sony Open to the PGA Tour Champions.
Hawaii has hosted Tour events since 1965, but the move reflects a broader strategy to focus on bigger markets and possibly start the season later at a major West Coast venue. The 2026 Sentry was canceled due to Maui drought conditions, and the Sony Open—held in Honolulu—lost its title sponsor this year.
The Tour is discussing integrating the Sony Open into the Champions schedule alongside the Hualalai event. While the 2027 schedule isn’t finalized, events like The American Express have already set dates, signaling a shift in the season structure.