Utah to get a PGA Tour event for first time since 1963

IVINS, Utah — The PGA Tour is returning to Utah next year for the first time since 1963, adding to its fall schedule as it switches back to a calendar year.

The Black Desert Championship makes its debut in the fall of 2024 at Black Desert Resort, located in Ivins (near St. George). It’s part of the FedEx Cup Fall, which is for players trying to secure PGA Tour cards for the following season or acquire enough points to qualify for some of the $20 million tournaments.

It’s the second new tournament to the 2024 schedule. The PGA Tour previously announced the Myrtle Beach Classic next spring, which would be held the same week as an elevated event.

Black Desert Resort, with Utah’s red rock mountains as the backdrop, will also host a new LPGA Tour event starting in 2025.

“We are thrilled to partner with Black Desert Resort in bringing PGA TOUR golf to the state of Utah,” said PGA Tour President Tyler Dennis. “[Our] members will enjoy the challenges and incredible views that define the Black Desert Golf Course.”

“We are honored to host the world’s most prestigious professional golf Tours at Black Desert Resort,” added Patrick Manning, Black Desert’s managing partner. “Bringing the best from the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour to Black Desert and them having the best experience imaginable, along with their fans, is priority number one.”

The PGA Tour first was held in Utah in 1930 when Harry “Lighthorse” Cooper won the Salt Lake Open. Utah last held a tournament in 1963 when Tommy Jacobs won the Utah Open Invitational.