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Tanner Tripp
Recaping A Historic Week At Black Desert In PGA’s Return To Utah
With the inaugural edition of the Black Desert Championship in the history books, let's take a look back at everything that made an unforgettable tournament last week in St. George and what golf fans in Utah have to look forward to with the future of professional golf in the Beehive State.2 years ago
Tanner Tripp
Day 3: Cut Madness Ensued To Start Weekend At Black Desert Championship
Black Desert Golf Course was a little less crowded on Friday after around 60 golfers were sent packing after the cut. The line, which fell at -5, was still up in the air when the players woke up on Saturday. Eight groups resumed Friday's play early on Saturday morning, where some completed a miracle finish to stay alive and others had their hopes of a weekend run dashed.2 years ago
Tanner Tripp
Day 2: Utah Local Blair Makes Cut At Black Desert Championship, Akina Waits On The Bubble
Play was once again suspended due to darkness as play stretched into the evening, stranding eight groups on the course. Although there are still loose ends to tie up in round two, all nine of the golfers with Utah ties were able to sign their scorecards before the sun went down. Cut day in St. George is still generating drama, and with weekend golf at stake, there was a lot to see at the Black Desert Resort on Friday.2 years ago
Tanner Tripp
Day 1: Mike Weir, Zac Blair Lead Way For Utah Locals At The Black Desert Championship
The Black Desert Golf Course, which opened in May of 2023 and is playing host to the Black Desert Championship, showed off Utah's beautiful and diverse landscape, giving a stunning backdrop to the first of what PGA fans in Utah hope is many events to be hosted at the property for the foreseeable future.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Local Golfer Gets Emotional When Discussing PGA Tour In St. George
St. George native Jay Don Blake got a little choked up when thinking about his career taking him back to his roots for the Black Desert Championship this weekend.2 years ago
Brian Preece
BYU Men’s Golf Earns Big 12 Match Play Championship
The BYU men's golf team can call themselves Big 12 champs after securing the program's first match play title on Wednesday, October 9.2 years ago
Brian Preece
PGA Tour Rules Official On Unique Challenges At St. George’s Black Desert Course
Black Desert Resort, the site of the PGA Tour's return to Utah this weekend, offers picturesque desert landscapes. With it, unique hazards and challenges come into play when the world's best golfers tee off this weekend.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Field Nearly Finalized For Black Desert PGA Tour Championship In Southern Utah
With the field mostly set for the upcoming Black Desert PGA Tour Championship, a long-lasting streak will come to an end very soon.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Danny Ainge, Drew Brees Support ‘Especially For Athletes’ At Black Desert Golf
It can be easy for athletes at the highest level to become so insulated by their sport that they lose sight of the world around them. 'Especially for Athletes' (E4A) aims to inspire athletes to do more than just be great athletes.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Utah Locals Set To Compete In Utah’s Latest PGA Event
Southern Utah is preparing to welcome the professional golf world for mid-October's inaugural Black Desert Championship.2 years ago
DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
PGA Tour Adds New Utah Tournament To FedEx Cup Fall
FedEx Cup Fall season worth $58.7 million in prize money as players try to secure their PGA Tour cards by finishing in the top 125.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Tony Finau Misses Cut After Dreadful Second Round At British Open
Utah native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau fell apart in the second round of the British Open which led to him missing the cut.2 years ago
Kyle Ireland
Tony Finau Ties For Fifth Place At 2024 Travelers Championship
Tony Finau tied for fifth place at the Travelers Championship to secure consecutive top-five finishes on the PGA Tour.2 years ago
Doug Ferguson, AP
Bryson DeChambeau Wins Another U.S. Open With Clutch Finish To Deny Rory McIlroy
Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with the best shot of his life for another finish on the 18th hole.2 years ago
Kyle Ireland
Tony Finau Posts Impressive Final Round, Secures Personal Best Finish At U.S. Open
Utah’s own and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau tied his personal best at a major championship with a strong close to the 124th U.S. Open.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Tony Finau Rises, Falls In Day Three At 2024 U.S. Open
Utah native Tony Finau had a day full of ups and downs in the third round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort's No. 2 Golf Course.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Tony Finau Jumps Into Top Five After Second Round At 2024 U.S. Open
Utah native Tony Finau climbed up the leaderboard on day two of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort's No. 2 Golf Course.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Tony Finau Gets Out To Strong Start At 2024 U.S. Open
Utah native Tony Finau had a solid first round in the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort's No. 2 Golf Course.2 years ago
Kyle Ireland
Zac Blair Records Best Finish Of 2024 Season At RBC Canadian Open
Former BYU men's golf standout Zac Blair posted his best performance of the PGA Tour season with a top-25 finish at the RBC Canadian Open.2 years ago
DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press
Charges Against Scottie Scheffler Dropped After Arrest Outside PGA Championship
Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with images of the world's top male golfer being arrested2 years ago
Doug Ferguson, AP
Grayson Murray Dies At Age 30 A Day After Withdrawing From Colonial, PGA Tour Says
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.2 years ago
Dylan Lovan, AP
Officer Who Arrested Scottie Scheffler Disciplined For Not Having Bodycam Activated
The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action.”2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Tony Finau Finishes In Top 20 At 2024 PGA Championship
Utah native Tony Finau started better than he finished but still ended in the top 20 at the 2024 PGA Championship.2 years ago
