Brennan Looks to Defend Title at Bank of Utah Championship

Michael Brennan will defend his title at the Bank of Utah Championship 2026, which he won last year on a sponsor's invite in just his third PGA Tour start. The 23-year-old became the first player to win on a sponsor exemption since Nick Dunlap in The American Express in 2024.

Brennan's breakthrough win came exactly six weeks after his Three Victory Promotion to the Korn Ferry Tour, following his third win of the season on PGA Tour Americas. He credited his team and family for instilling belief in him, saying, 'I get that belief from my family and friends, my team. Jeff Kirkpatrick, my caddie, believes in me more than anyone, maybe other than my parents.'

Brennan's win was not without its challenges, as he faced a strong field including Rico Hoey, who finished second last year. However, Brennan's consistency and clutch play allowed him to pull away from the field early in the final round.