Smotherman led by one at 23 under after 54 holes. No winner.
Bank of Utah Championship, Black Desert, through 54 holes. Sunday's final round is under way.
Why this match matters
The completed 54-hole board at Black Desert Resort in Ivins is the one this desk locks. The final round was under way when the desk closed, and moving Sunday numbers are not a result. No winner is printed. The purse is $6,000,000. The course is a par 71.
What actually happened
Austin Smotherman shot 63-62-65, 190, 23 under, one shot ahead. That 190 is the 54-hole scoring record. The previous mark was 194, Matt McCarty in 2024. It was Smotherman’s 100th PGA Tour start. He is still seeking a first win, and he closed the third round with a 12-foot birdie on 18. Doug Ghim shot 65-62-64, 191, 22 under, also seeking a first win, on his 192nd start.
What it changes
Tied third at 195, 18 under: Trace Crowe 66-65-64, Ben James 65-66-64, Kevin Streelman 63-64-68. The 36-hole lead is yesterday’s story. This card is 54 holes, and the champion’s name is still blank.
Sources
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