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Buddy Flight to Final Pairing at Utah Golf Championship
3 Oct
Summary
- Two pros, Smotherman and Roy, shared a flight and are now paired together.
- Roy leads Smotherman by one shot at the Bank of Utah Championship.
- Both golfers are competing for high FedExCup rankings.
Austin Smotherman and Kevin Roy, unlikely travel companions who shared a flight to the Bank of Utah Championship, are now set to compete as the final pairing. Smotherman leads Roy by a single shot after two rounds at Black Desert Resort. Roy, who lives near Tampa Bay and flew out of Dallas, has not recorded a bogey through 36 holes. He is currently No. 57 in the FedExCup Fall points list, aiming to secure a spot in signature events next year. Smotherman, residing in Dallas, is positioned 51st in the standings and is seeking his first career Tour win. His second-round 62 tied his career low. The Bank of Utah Championship is taking place in Ivins, Utah. Following this event, the PGA Tour heads to Japan for the 2026 Baycurrent Classic.
