PGA Tour Confirms Exit from Hawaii, Ending 56-Year Tradition
The PGA Tour has officially announced its decision to eliminate both the Sentry Tournament of Champions and the Sony Open from its 2027 schedule, marking the end of a long-standing tradition in Hawaii that has spanned 56 years. This significant change comes as part of a broader schedule revamp, with the PGA Tour exploring options for transitioning the Sony Open to a PGA Tour Champions event. The upcoming season will see Hawaii without a PGA Tour event for the first time in over half a century, raising questions about the future of the tour in the Aloha State.
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