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PGA Tour Returns to Utah with Inaugural Black Desert Championship

The Black Desert Championship marks the PGA Tour's first event in Utah since 1963, offering players a vital chance to secure their 2025 tour cards.

  • The Black Desert Championship is part of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall schedule, which determines players' status for the 2025 season.
  • Set in a lava field, the Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, hosts the tournament, featuring a $7.5 million purse with $1.368 million for the winner.
  • Chris Kirk, ranked No. 41 in the world, is the highest-ranked player in the field, with Keith Mitchell favored to win following strong recent performances.
  • Utah local Jay Don Blake will make his 500th career PGA Tour start, entering the field as a sponsor exemption.
  • The event is crucial for players ranked 51-70 in the FedEx Cup standings as they compete for spots in upcoming signature events.
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