Austin Smotherman claims first PGA Tour victory at Bank of Utah Championship
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Austin Smotherman secured his first PGA Tour win at the Bank of Utah Championship on October 5, 2026, using the VZN.1i putter from L.A.B. Golf. This victory marks the inaugural PGA Tour triumph for the new mallet putter. The win could signify a turning point for Smotherman’s career as he continues to build on this success in future tournaments.
- •Austin Smotherman's victory occurred on October 5, 2026.
- •The event was the Bank of Utah Championship.
- •Smotherman used the L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i putter.
- •This was the first PGA Tour win for the VZN.1i putter.
- 4:09 PMGolf.com — Austin Smotherman notches first win for L.A.B. Golf's newest mallet
"Austin Smotherman's victory at the Bank of Utah Championship was the first PGA Tour win for L.A.B. Golf's VZN.1i putter. The post Austin Smotherman notches first win for L.A.B. Golf’s newest mallet appeared first on Golf.
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