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Travis Trace ties for second at Utah Championship, moves closer to PGA Tour card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Travis Trace ties for second at Utah Championship, moves closer to PGA Tour card

Summary

Travis Trace secured a tie for second place at the Utah Championship held on August 3, achieving his best career finish on the Korn Ferry Tour. His bogey-free round of 66 earned him a spot in a five-way playoff, which he ultimately lost to Derek Hitchner. This performance elevated Trace from 87th to 49th in the points standings, positioning him favorably for the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. He now aims to qualify for the PGA Tour card for the 2027 season through upcoming events, including the Pinnacle Bank Championship and the Advent Health Championship.

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By the Numbers

•Trace finished tied for second at the Utah Championship on August 3.
•He rose from 87th to 49th in points standings.
•Trace shot a bogey-free 66 to enter the playoff.
•He missed a birdie putt in sudden death.
•Next events are the Pinnacle Bank and Advent Health Championships.

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Trace's career-best Korn Ferry Tour finish positions him for Finals

What they're saying

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Travis Trace, a Sandalwood and University of North Florida graduate, boosted his chances at getting a PGA Tour card with his runner-up in Utah.
— Yahoo Sports

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