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Jordan Smith ties for Bank of Utah Championship lead after albatross

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Jordan Smith ties for Bank of Utah Championship lead after albatross
Summary

Jordan Smith achieved a rare albatross on the final hole of the Bank of Utah Championship, lifting him into a five-way tie for the lead. Playing at the Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, Smith registered a remarkable score of 8-under 63 after making back-to-back birdies before his impressive shot. His albatross marked the fifth of the season and first since July. Following his round, Smith was 69th in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, aiming to improve his position for 2027. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen withdrew due to illness after a tough round.

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  • •Smith scores an 8-under 63 at the Bank of Utah Championship
  • •Achieves albatross on the final hole at Black Desert Resort
  • •Ties for the lead with four other golfers
  • •Prior to albatross, Smith made back-to-back birdies
  • •Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen withdraws due to illness after a poor performance
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  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Smith makes walk-off albatross to tie for Bank of Utah Championship lead
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A final-hole 2 lifted Jordan Smith into a five-way tie for the lead at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah.

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