The decision comes amid a broader reshaping of the PGA Tour schedule for 2027. The Sentry was canceled this January due to a Maui drought and a deteriorating grass environment linked to an aging water system, while The Sony Open enters 2026 in its final year of sponsorship and is viewed as a potential future spot for the Champions Tour.
The Tour affirmed its appreciation for the longtime support from the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua Resort, Maui County and the state of Hawaii, along with fans, partners and volunteers who have backed the events over the years.
Under new commissioner Brian Rolapp, the schedule changes are designed to create scarcity and shift the Tour toward bigger markets and higher-profile events. The Sentry sponsorship runs through 2035, with industry expectations that the event could relocate to Torrey Pines as part of the evolving calendar.
Details about the 2027 schedule have not been released, but The American Express is expected to continue, with the Tour aiming to open the season at a premier West Coast course. Rolapp has indicated the start of the new schedule will occur at a high-profile venue on the West Coast.
Additional updates on the 2027 schedule are anticipated, including significant changes announced around the Travelers Championship in June. The overarching goal is to place more top players in bigger fields and create a premier, market-driven slate for the PGA Tour, even as several aspects remain to be finalized.
In summary, the Hawaii Swing is over after more than five decades as the Tour pivots toward a nationwide, high-profile schedule with many unknowns still to come.
