The Sentry Will Not Be Played in 2026

On September 15, the PGA TOUR announced that The Sentry would not be played at Kapalua’s Plantation Course in 2026 due to ongoing drought conditions in Maui. Now, more than a month later, the TOUR has canceled the event altogether.

“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, a tremendous partner of ours.”

Instead, next season will kick off at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.

For players who won last season but finished outside the top 50 in the FedExCup Standings—the cut-off for qualifying for all signature events the following year—will now be eligible for the RBC Heritage in April.

“We are appreciative of the PGA TOUR’s thorough effort and communication throughout this process,” Hawaii Governor Josh Green said in a statement. “Though we’re disappointed The Sentry will not be contested in 2026, we are excited that the beauty and Aloha Spirit of the islands will be showcased to fans around the world at the Sony Open in Hawai’i and with the PGA TOUR Champions event at Hualālai. On behalf of our communities, we are grateful to Sentry Insurance for their continued support and partnership.”

It’s going to feel weird opening up the golf season with anything but Kapalua, but Waialae is a damn good Plan B.