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Tony Finau Returns to Bank of Utah Championship in Ivins

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Tony Finau Returns to Bank of Utah Championship in Ivins
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Tony Finau will return to the Bank of Utah Championship for the first time in five years as the tournament approaches at Black Desert Resort. The event features a $6 million purse and a 120-player field including defending champion Michael Brennan.

Key takeaways

  • Tony Finau returns to the Bank of Utah Championship for the first time in five years.
  • The tournament features a $6 million total purse and a winner's prize of $1.08 million.
  • Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, will host the event for the third consecutive year.
  • Michael Brennan is the defending champion after winning the 2025 tournament at 22-under par.
  • The 120-player field includes one past FedExCup champion, Billy Horschel.

Tony Finau will compete in the Bank of Utah Championship for the first time in at least five years as the tournament prepares to begin Oct. 1 at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah. The event features a $6 million purse and a 120-player field, according to the PGA TOUR.

### Finau's Statistical Profile

Finau enters the championship with odds of +10000 to win, according to a PGA TOUR betting profile released Sept. 28. His recent form includes a missed cut at the Biltmore Championship on Sept. 20, 2026, and a tied-for-6th finish at the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson on May 24, 2026, where he shot 20-under par.

### Tournament Field and Stakes

The 120-player field includes several notable competitors, such as defending champion Michael Brennan, Maverick McNealy, Jason Day, and Billy Horschel, who is the only past FedExCup champion in the field. The winner of the tournament will receive $1.08 million and 500 FedExCup points.

### Black Desert Resort Course Details

The tournament is being held at Black Desert Resort for the third consecutive year. Designed by Tom Weiskopf and built in 2023, the 18-hole championship course measures 7,421 yards and plays to a par of 71. The layout features a unique par distribution with 11 par 4s, four par 3s, and three par 5s.

### Historical Champions and Records

Matt McCarty won the inaugural Bank of Utah Championship in 2024 with a score of 23-under par. Michael Brennan captured his first PGA TOUR victory at the tournament in 2025, winning by four strokes at 22-under par. The single-round scoring record at the course is a 60, set by Adam Svensson during the first round in 2024.

### Weather and Viewing Information

Sunny conditions are expected throughout the tournament week with temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to the low 90s. The tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel from 5-8 p.m. ET, Thursday through Sunday.

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