Why PGA Tour events have on-site meteorologists at every event, including The Sentry

A view of the 3rd green at Kapalua. | Photo by Ben Jared/PGA Tour via Getty Images

SB Nation spoke with a PGA Tour meteorologist on the ground in Maui, who provided incredible insight into tournament operations.

It’s 5:30 a.m. in Maui, and the sun has not even risen yet, but DTN Meteorologist Wade Stettner is on property at Kapalua and is there to assess the conditions.

Barely any other official, volunteer, or player has made their way to the course, but that does not bother Stettner.