The PGA Tour kicks off its 2025 calendar year at The Sentry, held at Kapalua’s Plantation Course in Hawaii. The tournament features 59 of the tour’s top players competing for a $20 million purse, with the winner taking home a $3.6 million check and 700 FedEx Cup points. Unfortunately, some notable players like World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and World No.3 Rory McIlroy are absent from the field, with Scheffler recovering from hand surgery and McIlroy starting his year in Dubai.
The field for The Sentry is comprised of last year’s PGA Tour winners and other players who finished in the top 50 of the 2024 FedEx Cup standings. The tournament has no cut, allowing all 59 players to compete on Sunday and receive a share of the prize money. The defending champion is Chris Kirk, who won the event in 2024 by finishing at 29-under-par and edging out Sahith Theegala by one stroke.
The prize money payout for The Sentry is as follows: 1st place – $3,600,000, 2nd place – $2,160,000, 3rd place – $1,360,000, with decreasing amounts for each subsequent position down to 59th place. The tournament field includes a mix of established players like Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, and Viktor Hovland, as well as up-and-coming talent such as Sam Burns, Akshay Bhatia, and Will Zalatoris.
Golf enthusiasts can stay up to date with the latest tour news, equipment updates, reviews, and more by subscribing to the Golf Monthly newsletter. The Sentry is one of eight signature events on the PGA Tour calendar, drawing in crowds and viewership from around the world. With the picturesque backdrop of Maui’s Plantation Course, the tournament provides a spectacular setting for some of the best golfers in the world to showcase their skills.
The Sentry field boasts a diverse range of players, including international stars like Hideki Matsuyama, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and Robert MacIntyre. Fans can look forward to exciting matchups and competitive play as the top competitors vie for the prestigious title and the substantial prize money. Stay tuned for updates and highlights from The Sentry as the PGA Tour season gets underway in Hawaii.
