Bank of Utah Championship 2026: Tee Times, TV Schedule and How to Watch
The 2026 Bank of Utah Championship begins Thursday, Oct. 1, at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, marking the second of eight FedExCup Fall events where players compete for a $6 million purse and crucial playing status for the 2027 season. Golf Channel provides exclusive television coverage, while PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ delivers streaming access for Rounds 1 and 2.
Tournament Setup and FedExCup Fall Stakes at Black Desert Resort
Heading into the early October stretch of the professional golf calendar, the PGA Tour heads west to Ivins, Utah, for the third consecutive playing of the tournament on the par-71, 7,421-yard layout. The event carries a $6 million purse featuring a $1.08 million winner’s share. Beyond the financial payout, competitors face intense pressure over the next two months to secure their playing status for the following season through the FedExCup Fall standings.
Television Schedule and Streaming Access
Golf Channel broadcasts live television coverage from 5 to 8 p.m. ET daily from Thursday through Sunday. Digital viewers can access live simulcasts through Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel mobile application. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ also provides featured group coverage beginning at 9:45 a.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, while PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio broadcasts audio commentary.
Featured Players and Notable Groupings
Defending champion Michael Brennan returns to the site of his first PGA Tour victory, joined in early groups by Jackson Koivun and Ben James at 10:08 a.m. ET on the tenth tee. Fresh off representing the U.S. team at the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah, 21-year-old rookie star Jackson Koivun enters the field as a prominent name following a strong 2-0-1 performance. The International team at Medinah is represented this week by Christiaan Bezuidenhout, who tees off at 2:52 p.m. ET alongside Erik van Rooyen and Zach Bauchou.
Round 1 Tee Times and Notable Pairings
Action gets underway early Thursday morning across both the first and tenth tees at Black Desert Resort:
- 9:35 AM ET (Tee 1): Peter Malnati, Doug Ghim, Vince Whaley
- 9:35 AM ET (Tee 10): Patton Kizzire, Dylan Wu, Johnny Keefer
- 10:08 AM ET (Tee 10): Michael Brennan, Jackson Koivun, Ben James
- 10:19 AM ET (Tee 1): Davis Thompson, Davis Riley, Stephan Jaeger
- 3:03 PM ET (Tee 1): Nick Taylor, Maverick McNealy, Max Homa
- 3:14 PM ET (Tee 1): Aldrich Potgieter, Tony Finau, Eric Cole