Vince Whaley withdraws from Bank of Utah Championship due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Vince Whaley, a PGA Tour professional known for a memorable shot near an alligator, has withdrawn from the Bank of Utah Championship due to an injury. Whaley was scheduled to compete alongside Peter Malnati and Doug Ghim after finishing Thursday's round at 4 over par. This season, Whaley has made the cut in only eight out of 22 events. Other players, including Lanto Griffin and Taylor Pendrith, also withdrew from the tournament.
- •Vince Whaley withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship on October 2, 2026.
- •He finished Thursday's round at 4 over par.
- •Whaley has made the cut in eight of 22 events this season.
- •Other players who withdrew include Lanto Griffin and Taylor Pendrith.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour pro famous for hitting near alligator withdraws from Bank of Utah event
"PGA Tour pro Vince Whaley withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship due to an injury after a tough season.
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