Overview

• Officials said the decision followed talks with Hawaii’s governor, Sentry Insurance, Kapalua Resort and Maui County, and a new venue has not been announced.
• The Tour’s agronomy team judged the Plantation Course “significantly compromised,” and island logistics for vendors, shipping and build-out added to the infeasibility.
• Kapalua closed its Plantation and Bay courses on Sept. 2 to restore turf after prolonged irrigation limits, as a water-delivery lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple continues.
• State data show more than 90% of Maui County and roughly 140,000 residents are affected by the drought, with conservation mandates prioritizing community water needs.
• The Sony Open at Waialae on Oʻahu remains on schedule for the following week, and Sentry, the title sponsor through 2035, endorsed the move despite the event’s reported $50 million local impact.