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Utah Open marks 100th anniversary with charity event in Provo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Utah Open marks 100th anniversary with charity event in Provo

Summary

The Utah Open celebrates its 100th anniversary this week at Riverside Country Club in Provo. Organizers are emphasizing charity this year, donating $100,000 to Special Olympics Utah, as part of the “100 for 100” initiative. The tournament officially kicks off on Friday, featuring a prize purse of $150,000, the same as last year. The event has a rich history, with local amateur Kihei Akina being the second-youngest winner in 2025. Special Olympics Utah athletes participated in a promotional challenge leading up to the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•The tournament begins Friday at Riverside Country Club.
•Kihei Akina, last year's champion, is not participating this year.
•The donation to Special Olympics Utah is part of the event's 100th anniversary celebration.
•The purse remains $150,000, with $25,000 for the low professional.
•Previous sponsor Siegfried & Jensen has been replaced by Larry H. Miller Company.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Open celebrating its 100th anniversary this week at Riverside Country Club in Provo

What they're saying

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Utah's Larry H. Miller Company and the Utah Section PGA made a $100,000 gift to Special Olympics Utah to kick off the 100th Utah Open golf tournament
— Yahoo Sports

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