Ivins, Utah — Michael Brennan earned a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour with a dominant late-summer efficiency on the PGA Tour Americas. Two days on the Financial institution of Utah Championship in Black Desert propelled him to the highest of the PGA Tour leaderboard.
Brennan shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the second spherical, which was interrupted by darkness. Brennan, who was enjoying on a sponsor exemption, made a 40-foot eagle putt on the par-5 ninth.
“It is very thrilling to be part of a Tour occasion,” stated Brennan, 23. “I by no means thought I would be capable to play in a Tour occasion this fall, so it is nice to have the chance to play in a Tour occasion. I am actually grateful to be right here. It has been a extremely enjoyable week to date, and I hope it retains going.”
The previous Wake Forest participant gained three in 4 consecutive PGA Tour Americas occasions in August and September, topping the season factors checklist and incomes the primary of 10 Korn Ferry Tour spots accessible on tour.
“It has been an awesome expertise enjoying on the Americas Tour this yr and having some success,” Brennan stated. “After these experiences, I undoubtedly really feel extra ready for this weekend. I do know it is not on the identical degree, however I will deal with it precisely the identical and see what occurs.”
Brennan completed with a complete of 10-under 132.
Pierceson Coody (64), Jackson Suber (67) and Justin Decrease (67) have been 9 underneath. Within the FedEx Cup standings, Suber is 127th, Decrease is 129th and Coody is 133rd.
After this week, there are solely three tournaments left within the season for gamers to complete within the high 100 within the FedEx Cup and maintain a full card for the 2026 season. The highest 100 is down from 125 gamers who held playing cards a yr in the past.
Defending champion Matt McCarty performed the opening 9 (the again 9 on the course) with a 7-under 28 and shot a 1-over 65 the remainder of the best way. He entered the week in 84th place within the FedEx Cup at 8 underneath par.
David Ford was 8 underneath with six holes left. The sport was suspended because of darkness for the second consecutive day.
First-round chief Thorbjorn Olesen shot a 70 to complete at 7 underneath and 116th within the FedEx Cup.
Max Homa was 6 underneath after taking pictures a painful 66. The previous world No. 5 was seen limping across the course on Friday and later informed reporters he was coping with bone spurs in his proper foot.
Info from The Related Press was used on this report.
