Summary
The PGA Tour announced that The Sentry golf tournament will no longer take place at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Maui, starting in 2026, due to water issues. The course has faced drought conditions affecting its quality, and disputes over land and water management add complexity to the situation.
Key Facts
- The Sentry tournament has been held at the Plantation Course since 1999 but will move in 2026 because of water problems.
- The course has turned brown due to drought, affecting its suitability for the tournament.
- Drought has impacted over 90% of Maui, affecting more than 140,000 residents.
- The event brings about $50 million to Maui's economy and 2,000 to 3,000 tourists yearly.
- Golf course owner Tadashi Yanai filed a lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple Company for water management issues.
- MLP countered, saying there's not enough water and blamed TY for using excess water, risking fire protection.
- The course had to decrease its rates and temporarily close to address the turf issues.
