Maui Drought Forces PGA Tour to Find New 2026 Venue
The PGA Tour's season-opening event in January 2026 is being relocated from Maui's Kapalua Resort due to severe drought affecting the island. The drought has compromised the Plantation Course, necessitating the search for a new venue. Further details about the tournament will be announced later.
The PGA Tour is in search of a new venue for its season-opening event in January 2026 due to severe drought conditions on Maui. The current location, Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course, is deemed unfit as over 90% of Maui County faces significant drought, impacting over 140,000 residents.
Water conservation mandates have left the Plantation Course compromised, forcing organizers to abandon plans of holding the tournament there. The event, featuring top players from the previous year's FedExCup standings, is seeking alternatives.
The PGA Tour's agronomy team visited the site in early September and confirmed adverse conditions. Additional details about the relocation and future plans for the tournament will be released in due time.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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