Max Homa Is Teeing Off Early, and That Presidents Cup Rookie Is Ready to Make Some Noise

The second round of the Bank of Utah Championship is about to hit Black Desert Resort on Friday, October 2, and if you aren’t paying attention, you’re gonna miss some serious action out in Ivins, Utah. With a 120-player field ready to rumble, the stakes are already sky-high for some of golf’s biggest names.

The Big Names Are Grouped Up and Ready to Roll

Our reigning champ, Michael Brennan, isn’t getting an easy ride to defend his title. He’s teeing off at 3:03 PM EDT from Tee 1, grouped with the rookie sensation Jackson Koivun, who just landed a huge Presidents Cup win for the United States, and Ben James. Talk about a pressure cooker for that young gun. Then you have Max Homa, the six-time PGA Tour winner, who’s set to start his day much earlier. He’s at 10:08 AM EDT from Tee 10, paired up with Nick Taylor and Maverick McNealy. You know Homa is looking to add another victory to his impressive resume, and that pairing definitely has everyone watching.

Every Swing Counts in a Stacked Field

The course at Black Desert Resort is going to see a ton of talent across its 120-player field. You’ve got some seriously tough groupings hitting the links. At 10:19 AM EDT from Tee 10, Aldrich Potgieter, Tony Finau, and Eric Cole are starting their round. That’s a trio that could light up the scoreboard. Over on Tee 1, Cam Davis, Billy Horschel, and Chris Kirk are scheduled for 10:08 AM EDT, another group packed with experience. Look for Joel Dahmen, paired with Andrew Putnam and Chandler Phillips, to make some moves when they tee off at 3:36 PM EDT from Tee 1. And don’t sleep on Erik van Rooyen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and Zach Bauchou, who are hitting Tee 10 at 9:57 AM EDT. This is not a casual Friday; every single swing has meaning.

Don’t get caught without the scoop on this one, folks. Live coverage for the second round kicks off on Golf Channel and Golf Channel mobile starting at 5 p.m. ET on Friday. With Brennan fighting to keep his crown, Homa chasing yet another win, and Koivun riding that massive Presidents Cup wave, this Championship is shaping up to be must-watch golf. You seriously don’t want to miss a second of it.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.