MIDWAY, Utah — BYU women’s golfer Whitney Banz qualified for the 128th Utah Men’s State Amateur at a qualifier at Wasatch Mountain Golf Course on Wednesday.
The senior became the fifth woman ever to punch a ticket into the men’s state am, and the second BYU player to do so. Former Cougar Naomi Soifua qualified for the event in 2017.
Banz carded a 2-over 74 at Wasatch Mountain’s Lake Course to earn her spot in the prestigious tournament. The Salt Lake native tied for 15th out of 83 competitors in the qualifier.
Banz has had great success in previous amateur events. She was a co-champion in the 2024 Provo Open, a medalist in the 2025 Utah Women’s State Am, a runner-up in the 2025 Idaho Women’s State Am and third in the 2024 Utah Women’s Open.
Banz will play in the men’s state am, the oldest continuous golf tournament in the world, on July 6-11 at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway, Utah.