The 99th Larry H. Miller Utah Open saw BYU freshman Kihei Akina claim the youngest championship in tournament history, turning 19 on January 3, 2024. Akina, a rising junior golfer, secured a 54-hole total of 17-under 199 to win by two shots over Cole Ogden and professionals Brady McKinlay and Spencer Wallace. This marks the first time an amateur won the Utah Open since Patrick Fishburn in 2017, and Akina’s victory highlights his potential to compete on the PGA Tour. The event, held at Riverside Country Club in Provo, featured a historic milestone as Akina became the youngest champion in 99 years, a week younger than former BYU golfer Mike Brannan (1974). The video explores Akina’s journey, his impact on college golf, and his aspirations for the future.
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