Michael Brennan wins Utah Championship, earns two-year PGA Tour exemption

Michael Brennan, a 23-year-old golfer and Wake Forest alumnus, won the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort in Utah, finishing with a 5-under 66 and a four-shot lead. This victory in his first PGA Tour start as a professional made him the first sponsor exemption to win since January 2024 and earned him a two-year PGA Tour exemption, bypassing the Korn Ferry Tour. Brennan's win also grants him entry into the PGA Championship and the RBC Heritage, a $20 million event. Prior to this, Brennan had a strong performance on the PGA Tour Americas and in Canada, where he won multiple times and finished the season as the Fortinet Cup points leader. Despite a bogey on the final hole, Brennan's powerful and composed play, including impressive shots on key holes, secured his victory. His achievement places him among golf's elite, competing alongside top players like Scottie Scheffler.