The 2025 PGA TOUR season kicks off in spectacular style at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort with The Sentry Tournament of Champions, running from January 2–5. For the 27th consecutive year, this celebrated Maui venue will welcome an elite field of champions, setting the stage for a season of high-stakes competition and unforgettable moments. Since 1999, the tournament has contributed over $8.5 million to Maui charities, blending world-class golf with the spirit of Aloha.
Perched in West Maui with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the Coore-Crenshaw-designed Plantation Course is a marvel of golf course architecture. Its rolling fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and ever-present trade winds create a challenge even for the game’s best. As the first Signature Event of the 2025 PGA TOUR season, The Sentry promises a star-studded field, featuring 31 tournament winners from 2024, including defending champion Chris Kirk and 15 first-time victors. Headlining the event is two-time 2024 major champion and past Sentry winner Xander Schauffele.
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A Bucket-List Experience at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
For golf enthusiasts planning a New Year’s escape, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua offers the perfect blend of luxury and world-class golf. The resort boasts two championship courses: the iconic Plantation Course, host of The Sentry, and the Bay Course, a favorite among players. The Kapalua Golf Academy further enhances the experience with top-tier instruction.
During the tournament, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests to indulge in its Ultimate Bucket List Tournament Package. This exclusive offering includes reserved seating in the luxurious 18 Skybox overlooking the 18th green, gourmet food and beverages, shuttle service to and from the event, access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge with daily culinary presentations and premium drinks, a $200 spa credit, VIP gifts, and preferred seating for evening entertainment. Each night booked under the package grants guests a day in the Skybox, offering an unparalleled way to experience The Sentry.
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Play Where the Pros Play
After the tournament weekend concludes, guests can tee it up on the Plantation Course and follow in the footsteps of legends. Set on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, the course offers dramatic ocean views from nearly every hole. Its 7,596-yard, par-73 layout tests professionals yet remains approachable for amateurs, thanks to its wide fairways and generous greens.
The Plantation Course’s dramatic elevation changes provide unique challenges and memorable highlights, including downhill tee shots and the iconic 18th hole, where the fairway’s slope often allows golfers to hit some of their longest drives. The course has hosted golf greats such as Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, and Jon Rahm. The course record of 61 is shared by Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, and Matt Jones, achieved during the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions.
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Managed by Troon, the Plantation Course underwent a significant restoration in 2019, preserving its original character while enhancing its playability. Open year-round for resort guests and daily fee play, this perennial Top 100 course remains a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts worldwide.
With its rich history, stunning setting, and world-class golf, the 2025 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua promises to be an unforgettable start to the PGA TOUR season, blending competition, luxury, and the unparalleled beauty of Maui.
