BYU men’s golfer Kihei Akina secured his first top-10 finish in a PGA Tour event, finishing ninth at 20 under par at the Bank of Utah Championship. According to a report published October 5, 2026, Akina achieved the result at Black Desert Resort after carding consecutive rounds of 65 over the weekend.
Akina, a sophomore, was the only amateur in the field to advance into the top 56 players. His performance included making his third PGA Tour cut and his first at the Bank of Utah Championship, having missed the cut in 2024 and 2025. He moved into ninth place following a birdie on the final hole during Sunday's play.
During the final round on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, Akina recorded seven birdies and one bogey to finish with a 6-under 66. His third round also featured a 65, highlighted by birdies on the 14th and 18th holes and three consecutive birdies on holes 5 through 7. Akina noted that it felt great to put together two good rounds and expressed appreciation for the support received throughout the week.
Other notable performances included former Cougar Zac Blair, who tied for 21st at 17 under par after recording rounds of 65 and 66 following the cut. BYU alumnus Patrick Fishburn finished in a tie for 32nd at 15 under par, following a final round 5-under 66.
Akina and the BYU Cougars are scheduled to compete in the Big 12 Match Play at Salt Lake Country Club in Salt Lake City on Oct. 12-14.
