Spectator Information

KIHEI AKINA
Alpine, Utah, 19

Kihei Akina graduated from Lone Peak High School this spring as the first golfer in Utah history to win three 6A individual state titles, claiming championships as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. He committed to play for BYU, joining his older brother, Keanu. At just 18 years old, Akina made his Korn Ferry Tour debut at the 2024 Utah Championship, shooting -13 and finishing T49. He later made his PGA TOUR debut at the Black Desert Championship, where back-to-back rounds of 69 left him one stroke shy of the cut. Earlier this year, he was named to the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team. Akina is regarded as one of the top junior golfers in the country.

CONNOR HOWE
Ogden, Utah, 25

Weber High School graduate Connor Howe is no stranger to Ogden Golf & Country Club. The Ogden native turned pro in 2023 after five years at Georgia Tech, where he helped lead the Yellow Jackets to a pair of ACC titles. This June, Howe recorded two strong results in the GPro Tour, finishing third in the Colonial Classic and T11 in the Woodlake Open – both in North Carolina. Last year, he thrilled the home crowd at the Utah Championship, making the cut and carding a bogey-free 64 on the final day to finish -15 and T36. At Weber High School, he won the individual state titles in 2016 and 2017, and shot a state-record low score of 62 at the 2015 championship.

COLE PONICH
Farmington, Utah, 25

Farmington’s Cole Ponich made his mark at Ogden Golf & Country Club by winning the 126th Utah State Amateur in 2024. After Monday qualifying into last year’s Utah Championship, the recent BYU graduate is now competing as a pro, coming off his first professional victory at the Primo Provo Open. Known for his strong all-around game and competitive spirit, Ponich is eager to build on his early success as he takes on the Korn Ferry Tour at a familiar course.

Thursday & Friday

Morning tee times 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Afternoon tee times 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Saturday

8:15 AM - 2:55 PM

Sunday

8:20 AM - 3:00 PM

Shuttles run daily from 5:30 AM until 30 minutes after play concludes or all fans have returned to their vehicles.

Tee times are available in the pairings guide. A live leaderboard can be found on the course’s LED screens and online at Korn Ferry Tour.

The Trophy Presentation will take place immediately following the final group’s finish at the 18th green on Championship Sunday.

First Aid: north of the tennis courts

Lost & Found: inside the ticket office

Water Stations: north of the clubhouse, 15 Tee, and 3 Green

Hot Food Concessions: south of the clubhouse and 3 Green

Grab & Go Concessions: north of the clubhouse, 11 Tee, and 6 Tee

Beer Gardens: 9 Green and 6 Tee

Yes, simply show your ticket (or wristband) at the gate.

Yes, however:

Devices must be on silent at all times and flash may not be used.

Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos in all areas throughout tournament week.

Content may be used for personal purposes (e.g. personal social media); no commercial use.

No live streaming or real-time coverage (e.g. no shot-by-shot coverage).

Data use (e.g. texting) is permitted in all areas throughout tournament week.

Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas.

Please be respectful of play and do not interfere with players, caddies or media.