Why hole number seven at The Sentry is unlike any other on the PGA Tour as driving statistic revealed

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The new PGA Tour season is just around the corner, and the world’s best players have descended on Hawaii for the first Signature Event of the year.

The Sentry at the Plantation Course has become a popular event among the PGA Tour elite, and world number two Xander Schauffele believes the Hawaii stop is a unique way to start the season.

The Plantation Course, carved into the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, offers dramatic ocean views from pretty much every single hole. The 7,596-yard layout can prove challenging, although the wide fairways often accommodate low scoring.

Why the seventh hole at The Sentry is unique

For those looking to catch a piece of the action this week, keeping an eye on the seventh hole is a must.

On paper, the downhill par-four measures 522 yards and seems like a challenging test. However, due to the wind and assisting slopes, tee shots roll out much further than expected. Despite its yardage, the seventh will dish out its fair share of birdies.

What’s more, the seventh hole will more than likely play host to the longest drive hit on the PGA Tour in 2025. Seven of the top ten biggest drives of 2024 happened on the downhill par-four, and a similar scenario will almost certainly emerge this weekend.

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Who hit the longest drive on the PGA Tour in 2024?

The top six drives from 2024 all happened on the seventh hole at The Plantation Course. Max Homa’s 477-yard effort ends the year number one, with Cameron Young, Lucas Glover, Taylor Moore, Harris English and Sahith Theegala all in close proximity. Collin Morikawa produced the seventh biggest hit of 2024, coming on the 18th.

Long drive champion Kyle Berkshire has also had a whack on the seventh hole but only managed to smash a 462-yard effort. Clearly, wind and a little bit of luck will play a role this weekend.

Justin Thomas, with his newfound speed and distance, could well be one to watch when he reaches the downhill par-four. If wind conditions are optimal, the two-time major winner stands every chance of breaking Homa’s 2024 record.