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Jon Rahm wins the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions

Jan 20, 2023 | Featured, Signature Events

Jon Rahm earned his eighth career PGA TOUR victory at the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions to mark his seventh consecutive season with a win on TOUR. The Spaniard became the first player to follow a runner-up finish with a victory the following season at The Plantation Course at Kapalua since Vijay Singh in 2007. Rahm entered the day seven strokes back and equaled the largest come-from-behind victory at the Sentry Tournament of Champions (Gary Player/1978). With the win, Rahm qualified for a return trip to Maui in January 2024.

In August, the PGA TOUR and Sentry Insurance, which has served as title sponsor of the Sentry Tournament of Champions since 2018, announced a sponsorship extension through 2035. The new term further extended a 10-year partnership announced in January of 2020.

The Sentry Tournament of Champions was held at The Plantation Course at Kapalua from Jan. 4-8 2023 with an increased purse of $15 million, up from $8.2 million in 2022. Additionally, the event will lead off 2024 when the TOUR transitions to a calendar-year season.

Beginning with the 2023 event, the Sentry Tournament of Champions field, which includes all winners from official PGA TOUR events in the preceding calendar year, will also include the top 30 players from the FedExCup Playoffs Points list who qualify for the TOUR Championship in recognition of the outstanding performance required throughout the FedExCup Season to advance to East Lake. The Sentry Tournament of Champions is now an elevated event on the TOUR schedule and joins a select list of events that the top 30 players who qualify for the TOUR Championship earn exemptions into including the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, Genesis Scottish Open, and The Open Championship.

For additional information on the event, http://SentryTournamentOfChampions.com

Kapalua Golf Professional Wins Championship

Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Featured

Michael Castillo, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Kapalua Plantation Course bested a group of the Aloha Section’s finest golf professionals to take home the 2022 Aloha Section PGA Championship trophy at Poipu Bay Course on Kauai.

Michael shot at 74-74 to finish one better than Juan Hernandez from Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island. With the win Michael automatically qualified for the SONY Open in Hawaii January 12-15 at Waialae Country Club where he will play against a full field of PGA TOUR professionals.

In addition, he also qualifies for the prestigious PGA Professional National Championship in April 2023 at Twin Warriors Golf Club in New Mexicao. Michael has been a golf professional for over 30 years working at several renowned courses throughout the state including Mauna Kea, Poipu Bay Golf Club, Princeville Golf Club and on the mainland at Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, CA and Plantation Golf Club in La Quinta.

Hospitality Options for 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions

Nov 4, 2021 | Signature Events

The 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua from January 5-9 with several new ticketing and hospitality opportunities that deliver prime views and exceptional comfort.

The Aloha Club on the iconic 18th hole of The Plantation Course provides incredible views of the green, an inclusive food and beverage experience, and preferred parking for all ticket purchasers. This covered venue features extensive drink rail and seating to enjoy the winners on the PGA TOUR.

New for 2022 on the stunning 11th hole, The Lookout will feature covered, upgraded seating just steps from the tee box and overlooks Honolua Bay. This is the highest expression of hospitality available at the Sentry Tournament of Champions and on the PGA TOUR in general. Guests will enjoy premium inclusive food and beverage and access to the Aloha Club. Limited tickets for The Lookout are available.

The Lanai at the Clubhouse is an all-new clubhouse experience. Fans will enjoy a new covered vantage point to watch the action on the 18th hole at The Plantation Course along with upgraded food and beverage for purchase. Also includes Clubhouse and restroom access.

Call to action: For more information visit sentrytournamentofchampions.com or email Alex Urban at alexurban@pgatourhq.com

Kapalua Golf Raises Funds for 9/11 Memorial Golf Fund

Oct 7, 2021 | Events

Kapalua’s Bay Golf Course is honored and proud to announce that $1,255 was raised for the 9/11 Memorial Golf Fund on Friday, September 10th. A par 3, hit the green challenge was held on Hole #15. Golfers who signed up for the challenge and hit the green, doubled their money in golf shop credit. With over 110 players on the tee sheet, it was a perfect day to stage this important fundraiser.

Troon Golf is a proud supporter of our military, veterans and specifically the VGA (Veteran Golf Association). The 9/11 Memorial Golf Fund benefits the Veteran Golfers Association, David Feherty’s Troops First, The Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The Independence Fund. Support of this event will help each of these organizations accomplish their missions by honoring the sacrifices and memories of our military members killed or disabled while serving our country since 9/11/01.

For more information on Kapalua Golf courses, please call 808-669-8044 or visit www.golfatkapalua.com

Men’s Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele eligible for 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions

Aug 11, 2021 | Signature Events

The Sentry Tournament of Champions was informed in early August that the PGA TOUR Policy Board has approved a new tournament eligibility category to include the men’s Olympic gold medalist in the year following his win, provided he is a full member of the TOUR at the time of his gold medal performance.

The approved category will qualify 2020 Tokyo gold medalist Xander Schauffele for the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions, which returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua, January 5-9.

Xander is the 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions. In addition to Schauffele, 30 players have currently qualified for the Sentry Tournament of Champions courtesy of their PGA TOUR victories in the 2021 calendar year, including seven of the top 10 in the FedExCup standings – Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay, Jon Rahm, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas and Schauffele.

The Sentry Tournament of Champions, the first TOUR event of the 2022 calendar year, is the only winners-only event on the PGA TOUR schedule. For more information about the Sentry Tournament of Champions or to purchase tickets, please visit SentryTournamentOfChampions.com.