The Utah Section PGA has announced that the Larry H. Miller Co. has become the title sponsor of the Utah Open and Women’s Utah Open golf tournaments.
The 99th playing of the championship — now officially named the Larry H. Miller Utah Open — is scheduled for Aug. 15-17 at Riverside Country Club in Provo. The Larry H. Miller Women’s Utah Open is taking place at The Country Club in Salt Lake City, Aug. 4-5.
With nearly a century of history, the Utah Open stands as one of the longest-running golf tournaments in the country. Its champions list features names like George Schneiter, Mike Reid, Jay Don Blake, Jimmy and Zac Blair, and Bruce and Boyd Summerhays. The tournament has also seen international golf icons over the years, including Billy Casper, Gary Player, Ken Venturi, Gene Littler, Miller Barber and Tommy Aaron.
“The Utah Open has long been a cornerstone of Utah golf and a championship with deep community roots,” said Devin Dehlin, executive director of the Utah Section PGA. “We’re excited to partner with the Larry H. Miller Co., whose support and values align perfectly with the tournament’s mission of excellence, tradition and support of our charity beneficiary, Special Olympics Utah.”
“We are honored to support and continue the legacy of the Utah Open as one of the premier golf events in the state,” said LHM Co. CEO Steve Starks. “The Larry H. Miller Co. and the Miller family have a long history and deep love of sports in Utah and providing access and opportunities for athletes to grow and develop through sports. The Utah Open is a perfect example of the power of sport to shape lives and strengthen communities.”