Derek Hitchner Wins Utah Championship in Five-Man Playoff
Derek Hitchner won the Korn Ferry Tour's Utah Championship in Ogden with a birdie on the first playoff hole, defeating four other golfers in a five-man playoff.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 2, 2026 —
Derek Hitchner emerged victorious at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Utah Championship held in Ogden. The win was secured on the first hole of a playoff, where Hitchner bested four other competitors in a field of five golfers vying for the title.
The tournament concluded with a dramatic playoff round. Hitchner’s decisive birdie on the initial playoff hole secured his place as the champion. The specific names of the other four golfers involved in the playoff were not provided.
Further details regarding the course conditions, notable performances leading up to the playoff, or the prize money associated with the victory were not detailed in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Jay Drew on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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