The PGA Tour’s iconic season opener at Kapalua is off the 2026 calendar, not because of money or sponsors, but due to a high-stakes water rights battle between two billionaires. While the golf world debates, Native Hawaiian farmers are caught in the middle, fighting for their own water needs. The Hawaii Supreme Court recently ruled that golf courses get lower priority than traditional farming, and now the future of pro golf in Maui is in limbo. With the Sony Open stepping in as the new opener, what does this mean for Hawaii’s sports legacy and local communities? #Sports #Golf #PGATour