In just his third PGA TOUR start, Michael Brennan secured a wire-to-wire win at the Bank of Utah Championship 2025, held at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah. Brennan, playing on a sponsor’s exemption, delivered a final-round 5-under 66 to finish at 22-under par and take home his first professional title.
His four-shot victory over runner-up Rico Hoey earned him the $1.08 million winner’s share of the $6 million purse and a two-year PGA TOUR exemption through the 2027 season.
Brennan’s Win Was Historic
The 23-year-old former Wake Forest standout is the first sponsor exemption to win on the PGA TOUR since Nick Dunlap in January 2024. Brennan’s front-nine performance on Sunday—featuring five birdies and zero bogeys—showcased a level of poise and consistency beyond his years.
What This Means for Brennan’s Career
With this win, Brennan:
- Skips the Korn Ferry Tour entirely
- Gains immediate PGA TOUR status
- Secures entries into elite events like the PGA Championship and RBC Heritage
- Joins a rare group of players since 1970 to win a TOUR event within their first three starts
This moment caps an already impressive year for Brennan, who topped the PGA TOUR Americas standings with three wins earlier in the season.