Golf action will return this week with the first event of the 2025 calendar. The top 50 players, along with the PGA title winners, will be competing for a whopping purse of $20 million and FedExCup points. The signature event will help the players with an early lead for the coming season and an opportunity to secure next year’s Sentry qualification criteria.

This is for sure not a miss for fans. However, some top names are missing out on the event, due to personal reasons, qualifications, and injuries. Even though the list still doesn’t seem easy at any point. Starting with the World No. 2, Xander Schauffele who will be teeing off at the Sentry. Apart from him, Sahith Theegala, Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia, Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa, and Tony Finau are the top names.

To witness the live action at the course starting from January 2-5, 2025. Tune in to the Golf Channel or NBC Sports App. For the first two days, live action from Maui will be broadcast between 6-10 PM ET. While for the third round and fourth round, fans will have to tune in at two different times. The first session will begin at 4-6 PM ET, broadcasting on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports App. The following session will be live from 6 to 8 PM ET on Golf Channel and NBC Sports App.

January 5th, the final day will witness the champion, the golfer, who will start the year on a high. To witness the champion, tune in at 4-6 PM ET on NBC, Peacock, or NBC Sports App for the first session. The showdown will take place at 6-8 PM ET on Golf Channel and NBC Sports App. While not to forget, Chris Kirk, the defending champion, will also be teeing off to defend his title along with the top names mentioned above. Though the list could have been different, but the last-moment injuries ruined the play for the fans.

Which players exited on the final days to the Sentry?

With just a few days to the limited players’ field, some shocking news has been released about player’s injuries. The news eventually stated the harsh truth of fans’ favorite being ruled out from the first tournament. Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler were the two names who confirmed their presence but, due to injuries during the festive break, shared about their absence.

Most recently Viktor Hovland shared about his toe fracture through his social media, stating “Bed frame 1- 0 me.” The X-ray image shared on social media explained why he would be away from the field. On the other hand, World No. 1 while enjoying the Christmas celebration “sustained a puncture to the plan of his right hand from a broken glass.” Leading to immediate surgery and a longer break from the field, which for the fans is disappointing.

It’s hurtful to see professionals getting injured with just a few days to the tournament. However, the opportunity for the other golfers might turn out to be a great option to lead from the first tournament. Who do you think will take the Sentry 2025 title? Will the defending champion take it or will Xander Schauffele continue his great form at the course? Share your pick with us in the comments below.