Austin Smotherman claimed his very first PGA Tour victory at the Bank of Utah Championship – what a moment for the American! The 32-year-old delivered a stellar performance at the Black Desert Resort in Ivins: With an incredible 25 under par and a two-shot lead, he pushed his fellow countryman Doug Ghim into second place. Americans Trace Crowe and David Ford shared third place, while our Munich native Stephan Jäger finished in a tie for 26th.
While the Bank of Utah Championship is part of the PGA Tour's "FedExCup Fall" series, let's be honest: the absolute top stars often skip this event after the grueling playoffs. This was precisely Smotherman's opportunity. As the world No. 121, he seized this chance with an ice-cold demeanor and proved: he's playing exceptionally well.
