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Bauchou fires career-best 62, sets pace in Utah

Zach Bauchou birdied his last two holes Thursday for a career-best 9-under 62, giving him a one-shot lead on a day of low scoring at the Bank of Utah Championship.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 2:37 AM
Bauchou fires career-best 62, sets pace in Utah
Key Things to Know
  • Zach Bauchou carded a 9-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead at the Bank of Utah Championship.
  • Bauchou finished his opening round with consecutive birdies to secure his first career 18-hole PGA Tour lead.
  • Jordan Smith shot a 63 highlighted by an albatross on the par-5 ninth hole.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zach Bauchou shot a career-best 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort. Bauchou birdied his final two holes to claim his first career 18-hole lead on the PGA Tour amidst a day of low scoring in Ivins, Utah.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Jordan Smith were among nine players who shot 63, with Smith closing his round with a 238-yard albatross on the ninth hole. Defending champion Michael Brennan opened with a 64, while Bauchou aims to secure his card by staying inside the top 100 of the FedEx Cup standings.

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