Austin Smotherman's Bank of Utah Championship win was a story 10 years in the making
In his 100th career PGA Tour start, Austin Smotherman finally achieved a lifelong dream in Utah. It was a golf story 10 years in the making. The post Austin Smotherman’s Bank of Utah Championship win was a story 10 years in the making appeared first on Golf .
Austin Smotherman achieved his first PGA Tour victory at the Bank of Utah Championship. He finished with a score of 26-under 258 at Black Desert Resort, breaking the 72-hole record at the tournament. Smotherman secured the win with a 3-under 68 on Sunday, beating Doug Ghim by two shots.
According to Yahoo Sports, Smotherman's win came in his 100th career PGA Tour start and moved him from No. 79 to No. 51 in the FedEx Fall. The victory also earned him a two-year exemption, including the "Championship Series" starting in 2028.
Smotherman's win was his first PGA Tour victory, while Doug Ghim, also seeking his first PGA Tour win, finished alone in second, moving him from 89th to 58th in the FedEx Cup.
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