The global golf scene is buzzing with excitement as major tournaments across the PGA, LPGA, and European Tours unfold. The PGA Tour’s Bank of Utah Championship, held at the Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, boasts a $6 million purse, with the winner taking home $1.08 million. The event features top players like Alex Noren and Maverick McNealy, both ranked within the world’s top 20. This marks the tournament’s second year, now with a title sponsor, and showcases a challenging 7,421-yard course designed by the late Tom Weiskopf. Defending champion Matt McCarty, who triumphed in 2024, returns to defend his title. Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour’s Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown in Goyang, South Korea, brings together seven countries and a ‘rest of the world’ team for a thrilling fourball competition. With a $2 million prize pool, the winning team will earn $500,000. Notable players like Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson add to the event’s prestige, though Nelly Korda’s withdrawal due to injuries is a setback. On the European Tour, the Genesis Championship in Cheonan, South Korea, offers a $4 million purse, with the winner claiming $666,667. This event is crucial for players vying to qualify for the Race to Dubai’s final tournaments. Stars like Hideki Matsuyama and Adam Scott are in the field, adding to the competition’s intensity. Across the globe, other tours, including the PGA Tour Champions, Asian Tour, and Ladies European Tour, are also in full swing, showcasing golf’s universal appeal and the sport’s top talent.
PGA Tour heads to Utah as South Korea hosts tournaments for LPGA and European Tour
