The PGA Tour returns! The Golfing Gazette has all the details about the Bank of Utah Championship.
The players enjoyed some time off last week after Xander Schauffele’s victory at the Baycurrent Classic.
They will now return to competitive action in the Utah desert, with some big names in the field.
Here is everything you need to know about the tournament, from the field to the prize money.
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When is the Bank of Utah Championship?
The first round of the Bank of Utah Championship starts on Thursday, October 23, and the final round is on Sunday, October 26. It’s the only PGA Tour event this week.
Where is the Bank of Utah Championship?
The Bank of Utah Championship takes place at the Black Desert Resort in Utah. The tournament was previously named after the venue (Black Desert Championship).
Black Desert Golf Course
- Location: Ivins, Utah
- Established: 2023
- Architect: Tom Weiskopf
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,421
Bank of Utah Championship field
The Bank of Utah Championship features a mixture of household names and up-and-coming stars on the PGA Tour.
Golf fans will be excited to watch Max Homa, Maverick McNealy, Jason Day, Sahith Theegala, and Billy Horschel.
Meanwhile, Michael Thorbjornsen, Davis Thompson, and defending champion Matt McCarty are three American players with bright futures.
How to watch the Bank of Utah Championship
Golf fans in the United States can watch live television coverage of all four rounds of the Bank of Utah Championship on Golf Channel.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (5 – 8 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (5 – 8 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (4:30 – 7:30 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (4:30 – 7:30 pm) |
What is the prize money at the Bank of Utah Championship?
The prize money at this week’s Bank of Utah Championship totals $6 million, down from $7.5 million last year.
The top three on the final leaderboard will earn around $1.08 million, $654,000, and $414,000, respectively.
Bank of Utah Championship predictions
The Golfing Gazette writers have predicted the winner of the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert this week.
James Shearman: Michael Thorbjornsen is still chasing his first PGA Tour victory after finishing runner-up at the 2024 John Deere Classic and the 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship. He’s an exciting young player in good form, and it’s only a matter of time before he wins.
Peter Lynch: Maverick McNealy gets my shout to clinch the title this week. He’s had a fine season so far, and should have an extra bit of motivation after missing out on an American Ryder Cup spot!
Jordan Harris: Matt McCarty won this event last year. So his 60 in the final round of the Baycurrent Classic could hardly have come at a better time ahead of such a unique event on the PGA Tour.
Charlie Walker: After his disappointing omission from Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup team, expect a revitalized Maverick McNealy to come back with a point to prove. He has five top-five finishes in 2025, and I predict that he’ll get over the hump and take his second PGA Tour victory in Utah.
Jakob Barnes: Alex Noren was in decent form towards the end of the regular PGA season before a disappointing run at the Baycurrent. He’s won two on the DP World Tour recently, too, and I think he’ll emerge victorious in Utah with very few there who can match his quality on a good day.
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