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Aldrich Potgieter Withdraws From Bank of Utah Championship After Illness

No deal with LIV Golf has been confirmed.

Overview

  • PGA TOUR Communications said Potgieter withdrew before his second-round tee time at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah.
  • After an opening 71, he attributed the withdrawal to food poisoning in a social media update, a reason echoed in subsequent reports.
  • He is 52nd in the FedExCup Fall standings, where positions 51–60 secure spots in the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational.
  • Sports Business Journal reported he will leave GSE Worldwide to join Entertainment Sports Partners in January 2026.
  • Rumors have linked the 21-year-old PGA Tour winner to LIV Golf’s 2026 recruitment efforts, but outlets report no agreement or signing.