00:00 – Kihei Akina and Cougars Tee Off at Korn Ferry Utah Championship
03:00 – 2025 Utah Championship: Prize Money Breakdown & Key Players
05:28 – Utah Championship Moves to Ogden Golf and Country Club: What to Expect
1. Kihei Akina and Cougars Tee Off at Korn Ferry Utah Championship
Join us as we follow Kihei Akina and former BYU golfers Daniel Summerhays, Peter Kuest, and Cole Ponich at the Korn Ferry Utah Championship. This exciting tournament takes place from July 31 to August 3 at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. Discover their journey, past performances, and what it takes to compete in this prestigious event. Don’t miss the live coverage on Golf Channel and stay updated with live scoring on the Korn Ferry Tour website!
2. 2025 Utah Championship: Prize Money Breakdown & Key Players
Discover the details of the 2025 Utah Championship, including the total purse of $1,000,000 and the winner’s share of $180,000. Learn about the top players in the field, such as Hank Lebioda and Chandler Blanchet, and the significance of Korn Ferry Tour points and OWGR points. This video covers everything you need to know about the tournament held at Ogden Golf and Country Club, including the payout distribution and what’s at stake for the players. Tune in for insights on the Road to French Lick and the journey to earning a PGA Tour card!
3. Utah Championship Moves to Ogden Golf and Country Club: What to Expect
Discover what the Utah Championship means for Ogden Golf and Country Club and meet the local golfers competing in this year’s Korn Ferry Tour event. Featuring insights from Preston Summerhays, Connor Howe, Peter Kuest, and more. Watch to learn about the course, tee times, and local connections.
Kihei Akina and Cougars Tea Off at Cornferry Utah Championship. Get ready golf fans. A thrilling showdown is brewing at the Cornferry Utah Championship and it’s packed with local talent and familiar faces. This year’s tournament promises exciting competition and we’ve got the inside scoop on who to watch. Incoming freshman Kihei Akina along with three accomplished BYU alumni Daniel Summerhaz, Peter Quest, and Cole Ponich are gearing up to tee off in the opening round this Thursday at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. This event is a key stop on the corn ferry tour, and the stakes are high. The tournament, a 72-hole competition, will run from July 31st to August 3rd, featuring a field of 156 players, all vying for the top spot. This marks the 20th event of the Cornferryy Tours season with a total of 26 events scheduled. Let’s dive into the players to watch. Kihei Akina, a rising star, and Cole Ponich, a local favorite. Both receive sponsors exemptions to participate. Aina has already shown his medal, tying for 49th place in last year’s Utah Championship with an impressive 13 underpar score of 271. He even made a PGA Tour appearance at the Black Desert Championship last fall, giving us a glimpse of his potential. And this is the part most people miss. Cole Ponic is looking to make his mark in this tournament. He’s a two-time champion, having won the 2024 Utah State Amateur and the 2025 Provo Open. This will be his third time competing in the Utah Championship, and he’s eager to make a strong showing. Joining Akina and Ponic are Daniel Summerhaz and Peter Quest, both seasoned professionals with impressive track records. Summer Hayes was the runnerup in the 2020 Utah Championship, while Quest finished fifth in 2022. Their experience and skill will undoubtedly make them formidable competitors. But here’s where it gets controversial. Could the local knowledge of the Ogden Golf and Country Club give these BYU alumni a significant advantage? It’s a question that’s sure to be debated among golf enthusiasts. What do you think? Will the BYU alumni leverage their familiarity with the course to their advantage, or will the younger players like Akina surprise us all? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below. Don’t miss a moment of the action. You can catch the coverage on the Golf Channel from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MST on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MST on Sunday. For live scoring and real-time updates, head over to the Cornferryy Tour website. Get ready for some exciting golf 2025 Utah Championship prize money breakdown. Key players. Get ready for an exciting golf tournament with a twist. The 2025 Utah Championship is more than just a game. It’s a battle for glory and a chance to make a significant impact on the players careers. With a whopping $1 million purse up for grabs, the winner will walk away with a cool $180,000 following the standard 18% payout rule set by the cornfairy tour. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is the prize money distribution fair or does it favor a select few? The tournament field includes some notable names like Hank Lebiota, Chandler Blanche, and Neil Shipley, adding an extra layer of excitement. These players will be battling it out at the Ogden Golf and Country Club in Utah. With the event running from Thursday to Sunday, beyond the financial rewards, there are other perks at stake. The winner will not only pocket a substantial sum, but also earn 500 Cornferryy Tour points and approximately 17 official World Golf ranking points, boosting their global ranking. This tournament is a crucial stepping stone for players aiming to secure their PGA Tour card for the following season. And this is the part most people miss. It’s not just about the money. The top 20 players at the end of the 2025 season on the road to French lick will earn a PGA Tour card and the priority order for fall events is based on their combined points from the regular season and the cornfairy tour finals. It’s a complex system that adds an extra layer of strategy and competition to the tour. So, who will walk away with the top prize and secure their place in the PGA Tour? Will it be one of the seasoned pros or an upand cominging talent? And what impact will this tournament have on the players careers and the overall golf landscape? These are the questions that keep golf enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss out on the action. Follow Golf Newset Radio for live updates and insights and be a part of the conversation. Will you be tuning in and what are your predictions for this year’s Utah Championship? Let’s discuss in the comments. Utah Championship moves to Ogden Golf and Country Club. What to expect? What to anticipate as the Utah Championship relocates to Ogden Golf and Country Club. Ogden. Imagine a young golfer growing up in Farmington, surrounded by the scenic beauty of Davis County, only to later move to Scottsdale before embarking on a collegiate journey at Arizona State. This is the story of Preston Summer Hayes, a name that might evoke thoughts of extensive golfing experience as the Cornferry Tours Utah Championship heads to Ogden Golf and Country Club this weekend. But hold on to those assumptions. Many people believe I have a lot of experience here, but the truth is I haven’t played at Ogden much, shared Summer Hayes, a twotime Utah State amateur champion who recently turned professional during a practice round on Tuesday. I think the last time I was here was probably 2 or 3 years ago, while Summerhaze has fond memories of playing at Davis Park, Valley View, and Oakidge Country Club. The latter being the previous venue for the Utah Championship where his family holds membership. He remains a sentimental favorite as the prestigious Cornferryy Tour makes its way to Weber County starting Thursday. Joining him in this exciting event is his close friend Connor How an Ogden native and Weber High graduate who is now in his second year as a professional golfer after attending Georgia Tech. The local talent doesn’t stop there. Other notable participants include Peter Cust, a conditional member and BYU graduate, former cornfairy tour champion Daniel Summerhaz, and incoming BYU freshman Kihei Akina. Interestingly, like Summer Hayes, Aina had not played at Ogden Golf and Country Club until just last week ahead of his second appearance in the Utah Championship. This course is fantastic, remarked Aina, a former Lone Peak standout and nationally recognized top 10 recruit who has earned 6A medalist honors three times. It may be short, but it features some really interesting holes. I anticipate a lot of wedge shots. It’s definitely a course where scoring is possible, and I believe it suits my style of play quite well. When it comes to experience on the 7,045 par 71 course with a whopping $1 million prize purse, few can rival Connor how. I’d say I have as much experience here as anyone could have. He stated confidently. My family has been members for 20 years and my brother and I grew up playing here. This is where we truly learned the game. I feel very comfortable on this golf course. So, what insights would this former two-time ALA ACC golfer and twotime Utah State champion offer to his fellow competitors who are playing here for the first time? There are definitely a few greens where you want to avoid being above the hole. How candidly advised, “They can get quite slick, and if you find yourself above the hole, you need to be cautious with your speed and avoid being too aggressive.” But I don’t want to reveal all my secrets,” he added with a playful grin. Peter Quest, another former BYU standout and the 2020 Utah Open champion, is set to make his 49th appearance on the Cornferry Tour. He recently relocated to Dallas after previously playing out of American Fork. Returning to Utah, surrounded by friends and enjoying favorable weather, along with the advantage of teeing off at an altitude of 4,298 ft is sure to enhance his performance. You don’t have to put in too much effort here. The ball just travels further, Quest noted. How also had a solid showing last week, finishing with a 4-day total of seven underpar 281 in Missouri. He is optimistic about achieving a better result in his 18th corn ferry tour start especially since he can stay at his parents’ home instead of a hotel since joining the tour last year from PGA Tour Canada where he achieved two top 10 finishes including a runner-up position at the Saskatchewan Open in June 2023. How has made seven of 17 cuts while eagerly awaiting his breakthrough on the PGA tour, “Everyone wants to reach their goals faster,” How reflected. “However, in my first two years as a professional, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge and my game has improved significantly. I genuinely believe I’m playing better than ever. It’s an ongoing journey of learning how to manage my game and expectations, and I think I’ve done a commendable job of that. Making it through Monday, two additional Utah natives secured their spots in the tournament through Monday qualifiers held at Glenn Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse. Cole Howard, a professional from Colorado Springs, will be making just his third appearance on the Cornferry tour after an impressive performance that included nine birdies and an eagle, resulting in an 11 under 61 on Monday. This score was three shots better than Hayden Bansz, a former standout at East High and Weber State, who recorded eight birdies for an 8 under 64. Mitchell Show, a former University of Utah player and the 2020 Utah State amateur champion from Ogden, shot seven under 65 and successfully navigated a nine-man playoff to secure the final qualifying spot. Thursday’s tea times. Golfers, both professional and amateur, with connections to Utah, will tee off at the following times on Thursday for the first round of the Utah Championship. Peter Quest 7:55 a.m. Number one 1T. Kihei Akina 9:15 a.m. Number one T. Hayden Bansz 9:15 a.m. Number one Cole Ponich 9:15 a.m. Number 10 Daniel Summerhaz 100 p.m. Number 10 Preston Summer Hayes 2:20 p.m. Number 10 T. Connor How 2:30 p.m. Number one t Mitchell Sha 2:30 p.m. number one 10. The key takeaways from this article were generated with the assistance of advanced language models and reviewed by our editorial team. The article itself is entirely human written.
