Hawaii The PGA Tour plans to raise millions of dollars to help local people rebuild their lives after the wildfire disaster when it holds The Sentry 2024 from January 4-7 on the island of Maui.
Before the tournament began, the PGA Tour announced that its title sponsor would contribute more than $2 million to the Maui disaster relief fund. That tragedy occurred on August 8, 2023, and was sparked by a wildfire. It destroyed the resort town of Lahaina, killing more than 100 people and leaving more than 6,000 people living in hotels and apartments. The damage was estimated at $6 billion.
Over the past few days, several PGA Tour stars have taken the initiative to support their local communities. Patrick Cantlay led a campaign to support children. Tony Finau hosted a charity golf tournament like Cantlay.
Cantlay (center) invites a former firefighter, his wife and two children, onto the par-73 Plantation course during The Sentry's pro-am. Photo: The Sentry
Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler will be wearing a cap with a large L embroidered on the front, a reference to the L that has been on the hill next to Lahainaluna High School since 1904. The cap is selling for $20 and is already sold out. All proceeds will also benefit the people of Maui.
Collin Morikawa, in addition to helping prepare the free lunch, also pledged to contribute his own money to the relief fund through the form of converting hole points at The Sentry. Accordingly, Morikawa donated $2,000 for each birdie, $4,000 for each eagle. Over two rounds, he scored 12 birdies and one eagle. Morikawa applied this form, just three days after the tragedy occurred in his hometown.
"Maui has always held a special place in my heart. I used to enjoy visiting my grandfather and his business there. My relatives live there too. Now the wildfires have destroyed everything. So I will donate $1,000 for every birdie I make in the last three FedEx Cup events to help the local people," Morikawa announced on August 11, 2023.
There have been concerns about the PGA Tour hosting The Sentry while Maui is still devastated and struggling to rebuild. But it's a necessary event, according to Mark Rolfing, host of NBC Sports and a Maui native. "This tournament means a lot to the community. This week's images will reflect the mess and encourage more community support to help Maui get back to normal."
The Plantation par-73 course seen from above is the battleground of The Sentry. Photo: PGA Tour
The PGA Tour has chosen Maui to host The Sentry, a par-73 course at the Kapalua Golf Resort and Golf Club, since 1999. This year’s tournament will also kick off the 2024 season with a calendar year instead of the two years of the past decade.
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