HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Sentry, also known as the Tournament of Champions, will not take place at The Plantation Course at the Kapalua Resort in Maui due to an ongoing drought, the PGA TOUR said on Sept. 16.
Usually held in the first week of January, The Sentry has been held in Maui annually since 1999, making this year the first time in more than 20 years that the tournament would not be held on the Valley Isle.
Maui County has been facing water restrictions lately, which makes residents and commercial spaces in affected areas limit their water usage for conservation sake. According to the PGA TOUR, the ongoing water limitations do not make it possible for the tournament to be in an environment up to par with company standards.
“Following discussions with the governor’s office, as well as leadership from Sentry Insurance, Kapalua Resort and Maui County, the PGA TOUR has determined the 2026 playing of The Sentry will not be contested at The Plantation Course at Kapalua due to ongoing drought conditions, water conservation requirements, agronomic conditions and logistical challenges,” the PGA TOUR said in a statement.
In addition to drought complications, additional roadblocks include shipping equipment to Maui, coordinating vendors and more, according to the PGA.
For Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, while this year’s departure of The Sentry is not ideal, there was not much of a choice given the circumstances.
“We support the PGA TOUR’s decision, given the drought conditions Maui is facing,” Green said. “Protecting our water and supporting our communities come first. The Sentry has long showcased Maui’s beauty while giving back to local nonprofits, and we’re grateful to the TOUR, Sentry Insurance, Kapalua Resort and Maui County for their partnership.”
Despite The Sentry’s cancelation, the 2026 Sony Open will take place on the island of Oʻahu at the Waialae Country Club, and the PGA TOUR Champions’ Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai will be played on Hawaiʻi Island at the Hualalai Golf Club.
At this time, there is no further information as to where The Sentry will take place and whether or not this decision is temporary.