PGA Tour Drops Both Hawaii Events from 2027 Schedule After 56 Years
The PGA Tour will not hold any tournaments in Hawaii in 2027, ending a 56-year streak. Both the Sentry tournament and Sony Open are being dropped as the tour revamps its schedule.
The PGA Tour is making its biggest schedule change in decades by eliminating both Hawaiian tournaments from 2027. The Sentry and Sony Open have been season openers for years, with Hawaii hosting PGA events since 1971.
The tour is moving toward a shorter, more concentrated schedule instead of starting the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Sentry tournament on Maui was already skipped this year, signaling the shift away from Hawaii.
Money appears to be the main issue. The tour is looking to cut costs while focusing on higher-revenue events on the mainland. However, one local organizer has proposed keeping just the Sony Open, and the tour said it will consider that option.
The change marks a major loss for Hawaiian tourism and golf fans who loved watching pros play against stunning ocean backdrops. Hawaii has been synonymous with the PGA Tour's relaxed season start for generations of golf viewers.
Hawaii loses two major sporting events that bring thousands of tourists and millions in revenue each year. Golf fans will no longer see pros compete in the tropical paradise that traditionally kicked off each season.
The PGA Tour will review a proposal to potentially save one Hawaii event, likely the Sony Open, for 2027.
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