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Drought circumstances impacting the Plantation Course at Kapalua led the PGA Tour to cancel the annual occasion in Maui scheduled for January.
Not lengthy after the Tour introduced the occasion’s cancellation, Kapalua Golf mentioned the Plantation Course would re-open Nov. 10.
No substitute course was out there, main the Tour to revise its schedule and open the 2026 season with the Sony Open in Honolulu — performed at Waialae Country Club — from Jan. 15-18. The PGA mentioned in September the occasion would solely be held if it might be relocated.
‘Since it first grew to become a risk that the PGA Tour wouldn’t be capable to play at The Plantation Course at Kapalua because of the ongoing drought circumstances on Maui, we labored carefully with our companions at Sentry to evaluate choices for contesting The Sentry in 2026,’ PGA Tour chief competitions officer Tyler Dennis mentioned Tuesday in a press release.
‘While it’s unlucky to reach at this resolution, we’re appreciative of the collaboration and dedication from Sentry Insurance, an amazing associate of ours.’
Recent drone footage of the realm confirmed the extent of the unwatered course, contrasted from its regular sensible bursts of inexperienced and blue to the present shades of tan and yellow.
A star-studded area is the norm at The Sentry. It was scheduled to incorporate the highest 50 within the 2025 FedEx Cup ultimate standings and all winners from the earlier season. Previous Sentry winners exempt solely by way of that victory are actually added to the RBC Heritage area.
Drought circumstances prompted restrictions on all irrigation and required restoration efforts for a lot of surfaces on the favored and scenic Plantation Course. Recent enchancment led to officers modifying the restrictions to ‘Tier 2,’ which permits the course ’60 p.c’ irrigation.
Kapalua Golf closed the Plantation Course and Bay Course on Sept. 2 earlier than informing friends Tuesday afternoon of plans for a gentle re-open Nov. 10. The Plantation Course shall be open regardless of ongoing work to revive two greens. However, the Bay Course will stay closed.
–Field Level Media