🗓🏌🏽‍♂️October 2026: the Must-See Competitions on the PGA TOUR🏆

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.

• 💰 Purse: $6,000,000

• 💯 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. 

Red Mountain above Ivins and Kayenta near St George Utah

🇯🇵🏌🏽‍♂️ 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.

• 💰 Purse: $8,000,000

• 💯 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.

Yokohama is Japan’s second-largest city and a major international port located on Tokyo Bay, just south of Tokyo. Known for its modern waterfront, vibrant Chinatown, and rich maritime history, it blends innovation with tradition.

🇧🇲🏌🏽‍♂️ 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.

• 💰 Purse: $6,000,000

• 💯 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.

The drone aerial view of Southampton seashore, Bermuda island

🇲🇽🏌🏽‍♂️ 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.

• 💰 Purse: $6,000,000

• 💯 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.

Puerto Vallarta is a renowned Pacific coast resort city, famous for its beaches, scenic bay, and charming historic center. It is one of Mexico’s leading destinations for tourism, culture, and outdoor activities.

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