A historic drought has led to the cancellation of the start of the 2026 Professional Golfers Association Tour on Maui after water limitations “significantly compromised” the condition of Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course.

The drought and “related challenges” on Maui prevent the tournament from being played there. The tour cited “significant drought conditions in recent weeks” among the reasons for moving the tournament. The Sentry accounts for an annual average economic boost of more than $50 million to Maui’s economy.

The PGA Tour did not say Tuesday where the 2026 season will start or when.

As the first PGA Tour Signature Event of the season, The Sentry field features the top 50 players from the previous year’s FedExCup standings, as well as winners of PGA Tour events from the preced

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