🗓🏌🏽‍♂️October 2026: the Must-See Competitions on the PGA TOUR🏆(updated with the Winners)
Updated: Nov 2
Last update: November 2, 2026
October 2026 showcases the global nature of the PGA TOUR, with events taking place across North America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. From the lava fields of Utah and the championship fairways of Japan to the oceanfront holes of Bermuda and the tropical coastline of Mexico, the FedExCup Fall delivers a fascinating variety of destinations and playing conditions. Players will be chasing valuable points, improved status, and momentum heading into the final stretch of the 2026 season.
🇺🇸🏌🏽‍♂️ Bank of Utah Championship, October 1-4, Black Desert Resort Golf Course, Ivins, Utah • USA
The Bank of Utah Championship marks the resumption of PGA TOUR competition following the Presidents Cup and serves as the second event of the FedExCup Fall. Introduced as part of the TOUR's revamped autumn schedule, the tournament provides players with valuable opportunities to improve their status for the 2027 season.
The championship is played at Black Desert Resort Golf Course, a spectacular Tom Weiskopf design carved through the striking black lava fields of southern Utah. Opened in 2023, the course has quickly gained recognition for its dramatic scenery and unique desert landscape. The contrast between emerald fairways, volcanic rock formations, and red sandstone cliffs creates one of the most visually stunning settings in professional golf.
One of the event's defining characteristics is its location near Zion National Park, offering players and spectators some of the most breathtaking scenery found anywhere on the PGA TOUR schedule.
đź’° Purse: $6,000,000
đź’Ż FedExCup Fall: 500 pts
Previous winner (2025): 🇺🇸 Michael Brennan ($1,080,000) enjoyed a dream professional debut, winning the tournament by four strokes after entering the field on a sponsor exemption and securing a two-year PGA TOUR exemption with the victory.Â
🏆 Winner 2026: 🇺🇸 Austin Smotherman ($1,080,000) - Age: 32 - Turned pro in 2016. Â
👉🏼 Austin Smotherman captured the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, finishing at an impressive 26-under-par (258) and claiming a two-shot victory over fellow American Doug Ghim. Smotherman opened the tournament with dazzling rounds of 63 and 62, seized control of the leaderboard early, and never trailed during the week. A final-round 68 secured his maiden PGA Tour title in his 100th career PGA Tour start.
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This victory was Austin Smotherman’s first PGA Tour win, a breakthrough achievement after years of perseverance on both the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. The win earned him a valuable two-year PGA Tour exemption and dramatically improved his FedExCup position.
Smotherman produced one of the lowest winning totals of the PGA Tour season. His 26-under-par score established a new tournament 72-hole scoring record at the young event, which has only been played since 2024.
The Texas-born player starred statistically throughout the week. He ranked among the tournament leaders in greens in regulation, driving distance, scrambling, and putting, showcasing a remarkably complete game from tee to green.
One of the defining moments came after a costly double bogey on the 13th hole during the final round. Rather than panic, Smotherman immediately responded with birdies on key closing holes, demonstrating the composure that ultimately carried him to victory.
The leaderboard featured several players chasing career-defining results. Doug Ghim finished runner-up at 24-under, while David Ford and Trace Crowe shared third place at 23-under. Rising stars Luke Clanton, Ben James, and recent PGA Tour winner Steven Fisk also recorded strong finishes.
🇯🇵🏌🏽‍♂️ Baycurrent Classic, October 8-11, Yokohama Country Club, Yokohama • Japan
The Baycurrent Classic is the current incarnation of Japan's long-running PGA TOUR event, formerly known as the ZOZO Championship. The tournament continues to expand the TOUR's international footprint in Asia and forms part of the FedExCup Fall schedule.
The event is hosted at Yokohama Country Club, one of Japan's most respected championship venues. Established in 1960 and extensively renovated over the years, the course is known for its immaculate conditioning, strategic bunkering, and demanding tree-lined fairways.
A unique aspect of the Baycurrent Classic is its role in bringing PGA TOUR competition to one of the world's largest golf markets, providing local fans with a rare opportunity to watch many of the TOUR's top players compete on home soil.
đź’° Purse: $8,000,000
đź’Ż FedExCup Fall: 500 pts
Previous winner (2025): 🇺🇸 Xander Schauffele ($1,440,000) closed with a brilliant final-round 64 to finish at 19-under-par and claim the 10th PGA TOUR victory of his career, edging Max Greyserman by a single stroke in Japan.
🏆 Winner 2026: 🇺🇸 Michael Brennan ($1,440,000) - Age: 24 - Turned pro in 2024. Â
👉🏼 Michael Brennan claimed victory finishing at 16-under-par (268) to win by one stroke. The American carded rounds of 68, 67, 65 and 68, holding off fellow Americans Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman, who tied for second at 15-under-par. Brennan closed with a composed final round of 68, hitting all 15 fairways and making four birdies to secure the title.
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This was Brennan’s second PGA Tour victory of 2026, following his win at the Wyndham Championship. It was also his third PGA Tour title in roughly 12 months, after his breakthrough victory at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship.
He has been remarkably consistent when leading after 54 holes. Brennan converted his third-round lead into victory at all three of his PGA Tour wins, an impressive record under pressure.
Japan was a first-time destination for Brennan. The 24-year-old said the enthusiastic crowds made him feel welcome, adding a memorable personal dimension to his victory on his first visit to Asia.
The runner-up battle was especially tight. Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman both finished at 15-under-par, just one shot behind Brennan. Brian Harman, Ryan Gerard, Stephan Jaeger and defending champion Xander Schauffele shared fourth place at 13-under-par.
🇧🇲🏌🏽‍♂️ Butterfield Bermuda Championship, October 22-25, Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton • Bermuda
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship became an official PGA TOUR event in 2019 and has established itself as one of the most picturesque tournaments on the calendar. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda offers a distinctive coastal test that differs markedly from most mainland PGA TOUR venues.
The championship is contested at Port Royal Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The course is famous for its dramatic seaside holes, strong ocean winds, and the iconic par-3 16th, which plays directly along the cliffs and provides one of the most photographed views in golf.
The tournament has earned a reputation for producing exciting finishes, as changing wind conditions can dramatically alter scoring throughout the week.
đź’° Purse: $6,000,000
đź’Ż FedExCup Fall: 500 pts
Previous winner: 🇺🇸 Adam Schenk ($1,080,000) captured his maiden PGA TOUR title after posting a 12-under-par total and holding off Chandler Phillips by one stroke at windswept Port Royal Golf Course.
🏆 Winner 2026: 🇺🇸 Austin Smotherman ($1,080,000) - Age: 32 - Turned pro in 2016. Â
👉🏼 Austin Smotherman won the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship after defeating Ireland’s Seamus Power in a sudden-death playoff at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. Both players finished the tournament’s three completed rounds at 16-under-par (197), forcing a playoff after severe weather made the scheduled final round impossible. After matching pars on the first two playoff holes, Smotherman secured the title on the third when Power made a bogey and the American held on for par.
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This was Smotherman’s second consecutive PGA Tour victory. Just three weeks earlier, he claimed his first 2026 Tour title at the Bank of Utah Championship. Winning two tournaments in successive starts is a remarkable achievement and marks a major turning point in his career.
His breakthrough came after a long wait. Smotherman won the Bank of Utah Championship in his 100th career start on the PGA Tour. To follow that first victory with another so soon highlights the momentum he has built during the 2026 FedExCup Fall season.
The weather played a decisive role. Wind gusts exceeding 40 mph made conditions unplayable on Sunday, forcing officials to shorten the tournament to 54 holes. The title was decided on Monday in a playoff on the par-three 16th, a spectacular hole overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The victory brings important career benefits. By winning two PGA Tour events offering full FedExCup points, Smotherman secured a place in the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. His Bermuda victory also lifted him to 51st in the FedExCup standings, strengthening his position for the upcoming season’s major events.
Seamus Power came close to a second Bermuda title. The Irishman, who won this championship in 2022, matched Smotherman’s 16-under-par total after rounds of 66, 64 and 67. He ultimately finished runner-up after the dramatic three-hole playoff.
🇲🇽🏌🏽‍♂️ VidantaWorld Mexico Open, October 29 - November 1, Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta • Mexico
The VidantaWorld Mexico Open continues the PGA TOUR's growing presence in Mexico and serves as one of the final opportunities for players to secure valuable FedExCup Fall points before the closing stretch of the season.
The tournament is played at Vidanta Vallarta, a Greg Norman-designed resort course located along Mexico's Pacific coastline. Known for its wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and tropical scenery, the layout rewards aggressive play while still demanding precision around the greens.
One of the event's highlights is its spectacular setting between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, creating one of the most scenic tournament venues in Latin America.
The champion receives a trophy celebrating Mexico's rich culture and the country's growing importance within the international golf landscape.
đź’° Purse: $6,000,000
đź’Ż FedExCup Fall: 500 pts
Previous winner: 🇺🇸 Brian Campbell ($1,260,000) earned his first PGA TOUR victory in his 187th TOUR-sanctioned start, defeating South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter with a birdie on the second playoff hole at Vidanta Vallarta.
🏆 Winner 2026: 🇺🇸 Andrew Novak ($1,080,000) - Age: 31 - Turned pro in 2017. Â
👉🏼 Andrew Novak claimed an impressive victory, winning by five strokes at Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico. The American finished at 25-under-par (259), setting a new tournament record for the lowest 72-hole score. His four rounds of 67, 61, 62 and 69 gave him a commanding six-shot lead heading into Sunday. Despite seeing that advantage reduced to three strokes during the final round, Novak responded with three consecutive birdies on holes 12, 13 and 14 to take control and secure the title. Steven Fisk and Kristoffer Ventura shared second place at 20-under-par.
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This was Novak’s first individual victory on the PGA Tour. His only previous Tour title came in 2025, when he won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside fellow American Ben Griffin. The Mexico Open therefore marked a special milestone: his first PGA Tour trophy won on his own, after 140 career starts.
His second and third rounds were exceptional. Novak carded a 10-under-par 61 on Friday, equalling the course record, before following it with a bogey-free 62 on Saturday. His six-shot advantage after 54 holes was the largest ever recorded at this stage of the Mexico Open.
His putting made a huge difference. After struggling with his putting for much of the 2026 season, Novak found a winning formula in Mexico. He had returned to using an older T.P. Mills blade putter, which helped him produce an outstanding performance on the greens.
The victory came at a crucial moment in his season. Novak moved from 89th to 53rd in the FedExCup Fall standings, putting him in position to qualify for the first two Signature Events of the 2027 season, at Pebble Beach and Riviera. The win also secured a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour and invitations to the 2027 PGA Championship and THE PLAYERS Championship.
A former college golfer at Wofford College. Before turning professional, Novak played four seasons at Wofford College in South Carolina, from 2013 to 2017. He recorded four collegiate victories and was named Southern Conference Player of the Year in 2017.
