2025 PGA Tour Season Begins at The Sentry in Hawaii

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The 2025 PGA Tour season kicks off with The Sentry Tournament in Hawaii from January 2 to 5, featuring top players like Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa. Matsuyama leads with an impressive score of 27 under, tying the 54-hole scoring record in PGA history. The tournament promises excitement and a substantial prize fund, as golf enthusiasts tune in for thrilling competition.

2025 PGA Tour Season Kicks Off with Exciting Showdown at The Sentry in Hawaii

Golf enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 2025 PGA Tour season is off to a thrilling start with the Sentry Tournament taking place from January 2 to 5 at the stunning Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii. If you are eager to witness some fierce competition, you won’t want to miss this event featuring renowned players like Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa.

A Battle for the Ages

As the tournament heats up, Matsuyama is making headlines by leading the pack going into the final round. His impressive score of 27 under is just one shot ahead of fellow golfer Morikawa. This remarkable score not only showcases Matsuyama’s exceptional skill but also sets a new 54-hole scoring record, tying it for the lowest score in PGA Tour history since 1983. It’s safe to say that golf fans are in for a treat as both players carded phenomenal scores of 62 during the record-breaking third round.

Okay, but let’s not forget about Thomas Detry, who is hanging in there at third place with a solid 22 under. With odds of 40-1 for winning, he certainly adds to the excitement and unexpected turns this tournament could take!

What to Expect at The Sentry

The Sentry Tournament marks the first of eight Signature Event tournaments this season, featuring a whopping prize fund of $20 million. Winning this prestigious event comes with a handsome payoff of $3.6 million. Talk about motivation!

This tournament is exclusively reserved for winners on the PGA Tour from the previous season or those who finished in the top 50 of last year’s FedExCup standings. It retains the same spirit as the event previously known as the Tournament of Champions, held at this very exciting course since 1999.

The Plantation Course is uniquely designed with its low-scoring potential. It’s 7,596 yards long and has a par of 73, with only three par 3 holes. If history is any indication, past winners have not just scraped by. Winning scores have looked impressive, with past records showing totals of 29, 27, and even 34 under par!

Defending Champion and Notable Absences

As the excitement builds, Chris Kirk, the defending champion of The Sentry, will be looking to maintain his title. However, not everyone will be on the greens this year. Fan-favorite Scottie Scheffler is sidelined due to an unfortunate injury from cutting his hand on a glass. Rory McIlroy has also chosen to skip this event, preparing instead for his season debut on the DP World Tour. A handful of European golfers, such as Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, will not be participating either, leaving fans to wonder how those absences will shift the dynamics of the tournament.

Tune in Live

For those eager to catch all the action, NBC will provide live coverage on January 5, from 4 PM to 6 PM (ET), followed by the Golf Channel from 6 PM to 8 PM (ET). If you’re in Canada, you’re in luck as TSN will be airing the tournament! Meanwhile, fans down under can watch through Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.

Conclusion

So grab your snacks, get comfy, and prepare for a gripping four rounds of stroke play with no halfway cut. All competitors will play all four rounds, promising that every moment will be packed with excitement and nail-biting anticipation. The Sentry is not just the start of a new season; it’s a thrilling showcase of golfing talent you won’t want to miss!

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