Koivun and Bezuidenhout Tee Off at Bank of Utah Championship

Bank of Utah Championship Begins

The 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, the second event in the PGA Tour's Fall Series, is set to begin this week at the Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah. Play runs from Thursday, 1 October, through Sunday, 4 October. The tournament offers a substantial total prize purse of US$6 million, with the winner receiving a significant share of US$1.08 million.

This event follows a brief break in the PGA Tour schedule, which saw many of its top players competing in the recently concluded 2026 Presidents Cup.

Presidents Cup Stars Compete

Two prominent players from the recent 2026 Presidents Cup will participate in the Bank of Utah Championship. Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old American rookie and a PGA Tour winner, joins the field after a strong showing at Medinah, where he recorded a 2-0-1 record for the victorious United States team. He is currently the betting favourite for the tournament.

Representing the International squad is Christiaan Bezuidenhout, who finished the Presidents Cup with a 1-1-0 record. The United States team secured their eleventh consecutive Presidents Cup title last week.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

For viewers wishing to follow the action, Golf Channel will provide exclusive television coverage of the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship. Live broadcasts are scheduled daily from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Additionally, PGA Tour Live, accessible through an ESPN+ subscription, will offer featured group coverage starting at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday and Friday. Live simulcasts of the Golf Channel's coverage will also be available via Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel app.

Viewing for Asian Audiences

Golf enthusiasts in Asia planning to watch the Bank of Utah Championship should account for the significant time difference. With live television coverage commencing at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (UTC-4) each day, this translates to early morning viewing on the following day for many Asian markets. For instance, in Singapore and Hong Kong (UTC+8), live play would begin at 5:00 a.m.

the next morning. Fans interested in the featured group coverage starting at 9:45 a.m. ET would need to tune in even earlier, typically in the late evening or overnight hours, depending on their specific time zone.