# Bank of Utah Championship: PGA Tour Fall Chases

> Doug Ghim, David Ford and Trace Crowe chase different fall goals at Bank of Utah Championship.
- Title: Bank of Utah Championship: PGA Tour Fall Chases · Golf
- Summary: Doug Ghim, David Ford and Trace Crowe chase different fall goals at Bank of Utah Championship. Doug Ghim, David Ford and Trace Crowe pursue distinct PGA Tour…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/bank-of-utah-winners-pga-tour-fall
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:23:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bank of utah championship, pga tour, doug ghim, david ford, trace crowe, fedex cup fall standings, medical extension, golf, pga tour exemption, championship series, sports
## Doug Ghim's chase
Doug Ghim finished second at Bank of Utah Championship after 100 starts, aiming for his first PGA Tour win.

> It’s what we play for; it’s what we practice for
## Ghim's progress
Ghim has made 116 of 192 cuts in seven seasons and earned over $10 million on the course.
## Ghim's standings
Ghim entered the week 89th in FedEx Cup Fall standings but second place vaulted him into top 60 for 2027.
## David Ford's medical status
David Ford returned from medical leave after tendonitis and ankle impingement, finishing T3 at Black Desert Resort.
## Ford's standings
Ford moved from 158 to 124 in FedEx Cup Fall standings with six events remaining after T3 finish.
## Ford's goal
Ford aims to earn his PGA Tour card without medical extension by finishing in top 100 by 2027.

> I think get as many points as possible in the fall
## Trace Crowe's recovery
Trace Crowe recovered from broken wrist, finishing T24 at Asheville after eight of 13 cuts.
## Crowe's standings
Crowe is now 117th in FedEx Cup standings, avoiding medical extension for 2027.
## Crowe's goal
Crowe aims to play until medical extension is no longer needed for 2027.

> I’m playing everything until they say we can’t play anymore
## Smotherman's win
Austin Smotherman won Bank of Utah Championship after 100 starts, securing two-year PGA Tour exemption.
## Key takeaway

Doug Ghim, David Ford and Trace Crowe pursue distinct PGA Tour fall objectives after their Bank of Utah Championship performances.