7 Top Stars Missing The 2025 Sentry Tournament in Hawaii
The PGA Tour's opening event of 2025, The Sentry, features a strong field of 59 players but several notable stars will be absent from the $20m tournament in Hawaii.
Key Players Missing:
Scottie Scheffler (World No.1)
- Withdrew due to hand surgery after Christmas Day glass injury
- Expected to return at the AmEx later this month
Rory McIlroy (World No.3)
- Opted to skip event, only played once in 2019
- Will start his season at Dubai Desert Classic
Tommy Fleetwood
- Starting 2025 at Abu Dhabi Team Cup next week
- Will play Dubai Desert Classic before PGA Tour events
Shane Lowry
- Not playing despite qualifying
- Expected to begin season at Dubai Desert Classic
Jordan Spieth
- Did not qualify (winless in 2024, 80th in FedEx Cup)
- Recovering from wrist surgery, return date unknown
Golfer at Tournament of Champions
Tom Kim
- Failed to qualify after winless 2024
- Missed FedEx Cup playoffs (59th)
- Recent runner-up at Hero World Challenge
Rickie Fowler
- Did not qualify (winless, 101st in FedEx Cup)
- Only one top-10 finish in 2024 (4th at Zozo Championship)
Despite these absences, The Sentry still features top players like Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Ludvig Aberg competing for the $3.6 million winner's prize.