Blake Tomlinson leads at halfway mark of Utah Open tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Blake Tomlinson holds a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Utah Open at Riverside Country Club in Provo, Utah, on August 15, 2026. Tomlinson, a former University of Utah golfer, shot a 10-under-par 62 to reach a total of 16-under 128. The leaderboard is dominated by Utah natives, with the top 11 players all hailing from the state. Carson Lundell, Simon Kwon, and Jackson Rhees are tied for second at 130. The final round of the tournament is set for Sunday.
- •Tomlinson shot a 10-under 62 in round two.
- •Lundell, Kwon, and Rhees are tied for second at 130.
- •Top 11 players are all from Utah.
- •The final round is scheduled for Sunday.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Utahns dominate day 2 of Utah Open golf tournament
"Former Ute Blake Tomlinson takes a two-stroke lead into Sunday’s final.
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