In the spring of 1940, Timpanogos Golf Club had just completed its first brand-new 18-hole routing—a bold new layout ready to test the best players in Utah. That May, the course hosted the first-ever Greater Provo Open, drawing top amateur and professional talent to the “Garden City” for a celebration of competition and community.
Over the next eight decades, the Provo Open would become more than just a golf tournament—it became a proving ground. Future Major champions first sharpened their skills here. Fading legends made inspired returns in pursuit of one more victory. And blue-collar grinders—men without sponsors, swing coaches, or national attention—walked away with the trophy and a place in Utah golf history.
Through wars, economic downturns, and multiple course renovations, the Provo Open has not only survived but thrived—anchored by a commitment to championship golf and a deeper mission: giving back.
