64-550: Golf tournament The Utah Open is the Utah state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Utah section of the PGA of America . It was first played in 1926 and has been played at a variety of courses around the state. It was occasionally a PGA Tour event: in the 1940s, 1960 , and 1963 . Since 2003,
128-658: A State of Deseret . The Mormon settlements provided pioneers for other settlements in the West. Salt Lake City became the hub of a "far-flung commonwealth" of Mormon settlements. With new church converts coming from the East and around the world, Church leaders often assigned groups of church members as missionaries to establish other settlements throughout the West. They developed irrigation to support fairly large pioneer populations along Utah's Wasatch front (Salt Lake City, Bountiful and Weber Valley, and Provo and Utah Valley). Throughout
192-602: A Mormon missionary for thirteen years, and a Salt Lake City newspaper owner, finally left Utah and wrote The Rocky Mountain Saints . His book gives a witnessed account of life in Utah, both the good and the bad. He finally left Utah and Mormonism after financial ruin occurred when Brigham Young sent Stenhouse to relocate to Ogden, Utah, according to Stenhouse, to take over his thriving pro-Mormon Salt Lake Telegraph newspaper. In addition to these testimonies, The Confessions of John D. Lee , written by John D. Lee—alleged "Scapegoat" for
256-537: A club pro. He was known for driving the ball long distances. He was runner-up at the 1986 PGA Club Professional Championship . Through Monday qualifying and sponsor exemptions, he played in a few PGA Tour events during his regular career years. His best showing in a major was a T-47 at the 1987 PGA Championship . Upon reaching the age of 50 in February 1990, Betley joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as
320-1878: A lesson in Open golf final" . p. 2B. ^ Grebe, Jim (August 30, 1954). "Billy's record 266 wins Open" . p. 2B. ^ Miller, Hack (August 24, 1953). "Eaton takes top prize in Utah Open golf tournament" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 2B. ^ Grebe, Jim (August 25, 1952). "Ward captures Open - 8 under par" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 10A. ^ Miller, Hack (August 27, 1951). "Quick broadens 'Smile' with $ 750 Open title" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 8A. ^ Miller, Hack (July 31, 1950). "West takes home top Utah Open prize" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 4A. ^ Miller, Hack (September 12, 1949). "Playoff set in Utah Open golf meet" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. B2. ^ Miller, Hack (August 31, 1948). "Mangrum too steady for Fazio; wins Open crownin 18-hole playoff" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. B3. ^ Bartlett, Charles (September 2, 1947). "Palmer's 270 sets Western Open record" . Chicago Daily Tribune . p. 1, sec. 3. ^ Cannon, Woodie (July 24, 1944). "McSpadden shatters three records to capture Utah Open" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 12. ^ Corbett, Mack (June 19, 1944). "Sub-par finish keeps Utah golf title in Zimmerman family" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 10. ^ Hodgson, Jimmy (August 28, 1933). "Ky Laffoon captures Open golf championship" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 2. External links [ edit ] Utah section of
384-451: A major reason for poor air quality in Utah . On March 18, 2020, Utah suffered a 5.7 magnitude earthquake originating 3.7 mi (6.0 km) northeast of Magna, near Salt Lake City. Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state at the convergence of three distinct geological regions:
448-465: A regiment of California volunteers in 1862. Connor established Fort Douglas just 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Salt Lake City and encouraged his people to discover mineral deposits to bring more non-Mormons into the territory. Minerals were discovered in Tooele County and miners began to flock to the territory. Beginning in 1865, Utah's Black Hawk War developed into the deadliest conflict in
512-614: Is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States . It is one of the Four Corners states, sharing a border with Arizona , Colorado , and New Mexico . It also borders Wyoming to its northeast, Idaho to its north, and Nevada to its west. In comparison to all the U.S. states and territories, Utah, with a population of just over three million, is the 13th largest by area ,
576-641: Is just over the Nevada state line in the southern Snake Range. One of western Utah's most impressive, but least visited attractions is Notch Peak , the tallest limestone cliff in North America, located west of Delta . Much of the scenic southern and southeastern landscape (specifically the Colorado Plateau region) is sandstone , specifically Kayenta sandstone and Navajo sandstone . The Colorado River and its tributaries wind their way through
640-537: Is the central feature of protected state and federal parks such as Arches , Bryce Canyon , Canyonlands , Capitol Reef , and Zion national parks, Cedar Breaks , Grand Staircase–Escalante , Hovenweep , and Natural Bridges national monuments, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (site of the popular tourist destination, Lake Powell ), Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley state parks, and Monument Valley . The Navajo Nation also extends into southeastern Utah, and
704-541: Is the lowest point in the state, at 2,000 feet (610 m). The northernmost portion of the Mojave Desert is also located in this area. Dixie is quickly becoming a popular recreational and retirement destination, and the population is growing rapidly. Although the Wasatch Mountains end at Mount Nebo near Nephi , a complex series of mountain ranges extends south from the southern end of the range down
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#1732797832928768-475: Is the only state where a majority of the population belongs to a single church. The LDS Church greatly influences Utahn culture, politics, and daily life, though since the 1990s the state has become more religiously diverse as well as secular. Utah has a highly diversified economy , with major sectors including transportation, education , information technology and research, government services, mining, multi-level marketing , and tourism. Utah has been one of
832-585: Is the only state where every county contains some national forest. Utah features a dry, semi-arid to desert climate , although its many mountains feature a large variety of climates, with the highest points in the Uinta Mountains being above the timberline . The dry weather is a result of the state's location in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada in California. The eastern half of
896-467: Is the variety of its terrain . Running down the middle of the state's northern third is the Wasatch Range , which rises to heights of almost 12,000 ft (3,700 m) above sea level. Utah is home to world-renowned ski resorts made popular by light, fluffy snow and winter storms that regularly dump up to three feet of it overnight. In the state's northeastern section, running east to west, are
960-481: The 30th most populous , and the 11th least densely populated . Urban development is mostly concentrated in two regions: the Wasatch Front in the north-central part of the state, which includes the state capital, Salt Lake City , and is home to roughly two-thirds of the population; and Washington County in the southwest, which has somewhat more than 180,000 residents. Most of the western half of Utah lies in
1024-595: The Domínguez–Escalante expedition —left Santa Fe in 1776, hoping to find a route to the coast of California. The expedition traveled as far north as Utah Lake and encountered the native residents. The Spanish made further explorations in the region but were not interested in colonizing the area because of its desert nature. In 1821, the year Mexico achieved its independence from Spain, the region became known as part of its territory of Alta California . European trappers and fur traders explored some areas of Utah in
1088-631: The Great Basin . Utah has been inhabited for thousands of years by various indigenous groups , such as the ancient Puebloans , the Navajo, and the Ute. The first Europeans to arrive - in the mid-16th century - were the Spanish. Because of the region's challenging geography and harsh climate, it only became a peripheral part of New Spain (and later of Mexico). Even while it was Mexican territory, many of
1152-459: The I-15 corridor, including the densely populated Wasatch Front , receives approximately 15 inches (381 mm). The Great Salt Lake Desert is the driest area of the state, with less than 5 inches (127 mm). Snowfall is common in all but the far southern valleys. Although St. George receives only about 3 inches (76 mm) per year, Salt Lake City sees about 60 inches (1,524 mm), enhanced by
1216-599: The Mountain Meadow Massacre —also came out in 1877. The corroborative testimonies coming out of Utah from Mormons and former Mormons influenced Congress and the people of the United States. In the 1890 Manifesto , the LDS Church banned polygamy. When Utah applied for statehood again , it was accepted. One of the conditions for granting Utah statehood was that a ban on polygamy be written into
1280-602: The Mountain Meadows massacre . Before troops led by Albert Sidney Johnston entered the territory, Brigham Young ordered all residents of Salt Lake City to evacuate southward to Utah Valley and sent out the Nauvoo Legion to delay the government's advance. Although wagons and supplies were burned, eventually the troops arrived in 1858, and Young surrendered official control to Cumming, although most subsequent commentators claim that Young retained true power in
1344-591: The Rocky Mountains , the Great Basin , and the Colorado Plateau . Utah covers an area of 84,899 sq mi (219,890 km ). It is one of the Four Corners states and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east, Colorado in the east, at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast, by Arizona in the south, and by Nevada in the west. Only three U.S. states (Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming) have exclusively latitude and longitude lines as boundaries. One of Utah's defining characteristics
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#17327978329281408-600: The Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Over the next 22 years, more than 70,000 pioneers crossed the plains and settled in Utah. For the first few years, Brigham Young and the thousands of early settlers of Salt Lake City struggled to survive. The arid desert land was deemed desirable by the Mormons as a place where they could practice their religion without harassment. Settlers buried thirty-six Native Americans in one grave after an outbreak of measles occurred during
1472-742: The U.S. government intensified due to the practice of plural marriage , or polygamy , among members of the LDS Church. The Mormons were still pushing for the establishment of a State of Deseret with the new borders of the Utah Territory. Most, if not all, of the members of the U.S. government opposed the polygamous practices of the Mormons. Members of the LDS Church were viewed as un-American and rebellious when news of their polygamous practices spread. In 1857, particularly heinous accusations of abdication of government and general immorality were leveled by former associate justice William W. Drummond, among others. The detailed reports of life in Utah caused
1536-550: The Uinta Mountains , which rise to heights of over 13,000 feet (4,000 m). The highest point in the state, Kings Peak , at 13,528 feet (4,123 m), lies within the Uinta Mountains. At the western base of the Wasatch Range is the Wasatch Front , a series of valleys and basins that are home to the most populous parts of the state. It stretches approximately from Brigham City at the north end to Nephi at
1600-616: The death of Joseph Smith in 1844, Brigham Young , as president of the Quorum of the Twelve , became the leader of the LDS Church in Nauvoo, Illinois . To address the growing conflicts between his people and their neighbors, Young agreed with Illinois Governor Thomas Ford in October 1845 that the Mormons would leave by the following year. Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers reached
1664-709: The lake-effect snow from the Great Salt Lake, which increases snowfall totals to the south, southeast, and east of the lake. Bob Betley Robert Hansen Betley (February 1, 1940 – April 28, 2020) was an American professional golfer who is best known for having played on the Senior PGA Tour . Betley was born in Butte, Montana . He attended Weber State University , where he majored in police science and administration. He started playing golf at age 28. Betley spent most of his regular career years as
1728-501: The least income inequality of any U.S. state. Over time and influenced by climate change , droughts in Utah have been increasing in frequency and severity, putting a further strain on Utah's water security and impacting the state's economy. The name Utah derives from the name of the Ute tribe , meaning 'people of the mountains'. However, no such word exists in the Utes' language, and
1792-2268: The Gardens Open Tucson Open Turning Stone Resort Championship U.S. Professional Match Play Championship Utah Open Virginia Beach Open Virginia Open Waco Turner Open Walt Disney World Golf Classic West End Classic West Palm Beach Open Invitational Westchester Open Western Open WGC Championship WGC Match Play WGC-HSBC Champions WGC Invitational White Sulphur Springs Open Wisconsin State Open Workday Charity Open World Championship of Golf Yorba Linda Open Invitational Current PGA Tour events v t e U.S. state open golf championships Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Utah_Open&oldid=1222090880 " Categories : Former PGA Tour events State Open golf tournaments PGA of America sectional tournaments Golf tournaments in Utah Recurring sporting events established in 1926 1926 establishments in Utah Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Use mdy dates from February 2020 Utah Utah ( / ˈ juː t ɑː / YOO -tah , / ˈ juː t ɔː / YOO -taw )
1856-666: The LDS Church's first three temples in Utah, each started after but finished many years before the larger and better-known temple built in Salt Lake City was completed in 1893), as well as Parowan, Cedar City, Bluff, Moab, Vernal, Fillmore (which served as the territorial capital between 1850 and 1856), Nephi, Levan, Spanish Fork, Springville, Provo Bench (now Orem ), Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Lehi, Sandy, Murray, Jordan, Centerville, Farmington, Huntsville, Kaysville, Grantsville, Tooele, Roy, Brigham City, and many other smaller towns and settlements. Young had an expansionist view of
1920-801: The Olympic venues built along the Wasatch Front continue to be used for sporting events. Preparation for the Olympics spurred the development of the light-rail system in the Salt Lake Valley , known as TRAX , and the reconstruction of the freeway system around the city. In 1957, Utah created the Utah State Parks Commission with four parks. Today, Utah State Parks manages 43 parks and several undeveloped areas totaling over 95,000 acres (380 km ) of land and more than 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km ) of water. Utah's state parks are scattered throughout Utah, from Bear Lake State Park at
1984-4606: The PGA of America List of winners v t e Former PGA Tour events 500 Festival Open Invitation Agua Caliente Open Alameda County Open Alcan Open All American Open Almaden Open American Golf Classic Ardmore Open Arlington Hotel Open Atlanta Classic Azalea Open Invitational Bahamas National Open Bakersfield Open Invitational Baton Rouge Open Invitational B.C. Open Beaumont Open Invitational Bellevue Country Club Open Blue Ribbon Open Buick Open Cajun Classic Open Invitational California State Open Carling World Open Cavalcade Of Golf Chattanooga Classic Chicago Open CIMB Classic CJ Cup Cleveland Open Colgate Hall of Fame Classic Connecticut Open Coral Gables Open Invitational Coral Springs Open Invitational Dallas Open Danny Thomas-Diplomat Classic Dapper Dan Open Dell Technologies Championship Denver Open Invitational De Soto Open Invitational Doral Open Dow Jones Open Invitational Durham Open Eastern Open Invitational El Paso Open Empire State Open Esmeralda Open Fig Garden Village Open Invitational Florida Open Fort Wayne Open Frank Sinatra Open Invitational Gasparilla Open Ginn sur Mer Classic Glens Falls Open Golden Gate Championship Goodall Palm Beach Round Robin Greater Jacksonville Open Greater Milwaukee Open Greater St. Louis Golf Classic Greater Vancouver Open Greenbrier Classic Gulfport Open Haig Open Invitational Hale America National Open Golf Tournament Hershey Open Hesperia Open Invitational Houston Open Indian Ridge Hospital Open Invitational The International Inverness Invitational Four-Ball IVB-Philadelphia Golf Classic Kansas City Open Invitational Kemper Open Kentucky Derby Open Knoxville Invitational La Gorce Open Labatt Open Liggett & Myers Open Long Beach Open Long Island Open Lucky International Open Maryland Open Massachusetts Open Mayakoba Golf Classic Mayfair Inn Open Memphis Invitational Metropolitan Open Metropolitan PGA Championship Miami Beach Open Miami International Four-Ball Miami Open Michelob Championship Michigan Golf Classic Milwaukee Open Milwaukee Open Invitational Mobile Sertoma Open Invitational Motor City Open Mountain View Open Nashville Invitational Nassau Bahamas Open Nassau Open The National National Airlines Open Invitational National Celebrities Open National Team Championship NEC World Series of Golf New England Classic New Jersey PGA Championship New Jersey State Open New York State Open North and South Open Northern California Open Oakland Open Ohio Kings Island Open Ohio Open Oklahoma City Open Invitational Oklahoma Open Ontario Open Orange County Open Invitational Oregon Open Orlando Open Palmetto Championship Pasadena Open Pennsylvania Classic Pennsylvania Open Championship Pensacola Open Pepsi Championship Philadelphia Daily News Open Philadelphia Inquirer Open Philadelphia Open Championship Portland Open Invitational Reading Open Rebel Yell Open Rio Grande Valley Open Robinson Open Rubber City Open Invitational Sacramento Open Sahara Invitational St. Jude Classic St. Paul Open Invitational St. Petersburg Open Invitational Seattle Open Invitational Shawnee Open Sioux City Open Southern Open Southern (Spring) Open Southwest Golf Classic Sunset-Camellia Open Invitational Sunshine Open Invitational Tacoma Open Invitational Tallahassee Open Thomasville Open Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Invitational Tournament of
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2048-609: The Pacific Ocean; he subsequently learned this body of water was a giant salt lake . After the discovery of the lake, hundreds of American and Canadian traders and trappers established trading posts in the region. In the 1830s, thousands of migrants traveling from the Eastern United States to the American West began to make stops in the region of the Great Salt Lake, then known as Lake Youta. Following
2112-586: The United States had taken control of New Mexico and California. The entire Southwest became U.S. territory upon the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo , February 2, 1848. The treaty was ratified by the United States Senate on March 11. Learning that California and New Mexico were applying for statehood, the settlers of the Utah area (originally having planned to petition for territorial status) applied for statehood with an ambitious plan for
2176-538: The Utah region’s earliest European settlers were from the United States; notable among these were Mormons who were fleeing marginalization and persecution in the United States and arrived via the so-called Mormon Trail . In 1848, after the Mexican–American War , the region was annexed by the U.S. , becoming part of the Utah Territory , which included what later became Colorado and Nevada. Disputes between
2240-622: The Utah/Idaho border to Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum deep in the Four Corners region and everywhere in between. Utah State Parks is also home to the state's off highway vehicle office, state boating office, and the trails program. During the late 20th century, the state grew quickly. In the 1970s growth was phenomenal in the suburbs of the Wasatch Front. Sandy was one of the fastest-growing cities in
2304-464: The Utes refer to themselves as Noochee . The meaning of Utes as 'the mountain people' has been attributed to the neighboring Pueblo Indians , as well as to the Apache word Yuttahih , which means 'one that is higher up' or 'those that are higher up'. In Spanish , it was pronounced Yuta ; subsequently, English-speaking people may have adapted the word as Utah . Thousands of years before
2368-685: The administration of James Buchanan to send a secret military "expedition" to Utah. When the supposed rebellion should be quelled, Alfred Cumming would take the place of Brigham Young as territorial governor. The resulting conflict is known as the Utah War , nicknamed "Buchanan's Blunder" by the Mormon leaders. In September 1857, about 120 American settlers of the Baker–Fancher wagon train, en route to California from Arkansas, were murdered by Utah Territorial Militia and some Paiute Native Americans in
2432-707: The arrival of Europeans, the Ancestral Puebloans and the Fremont people lived in what is now known as Utah, some of which spoke languages of the Uto-Aztecan group. Ancestral Pueblo peoples built their homes through excavations in mountains, and the Fremont people built houses of straw before disappearing from the region around the 15th century. Another group of Native Americans, the Navajo , settled in
2496-401: The country at that time. Today, many areas of Utah continue to see boom-time growth. Northern Davis , southern and western Salt Lake , Summit , eastern Tooele , Utah , Wasatch , and Washington counties are all growing very quickly. Management of transportation and urbanization are major issues in politics, as development consumes agricultural land and wilderness areas and transportation is
2560-482: The dominant Mormon community and the federal government delayed Utah's admission as a state: in 1896, after it agreed to outlaw polygamy, it was admitted as the 45th state . People from Utah are known as Utahns. Slightly over half of all Utahns are Mormons , the vast majority of whom are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), which has its world headquarters in Salt Lake City; Utah
2624-572: The early 19th century from Canada and the United States. The city of Provo, Utah , was named for one Étienne Provost , who visited the area in 1825. The city of Ogden, Utah , was named after Peter Skene Ogden , a Canadian explorer who traded furs in the Weber Valley. In late 1824, Jim Bridger became the first known English-speaking person to sight the Great Salt Lake . Due to the high salinity of its waters, he thought he had found
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2688-529: The eastern Great Basin. West of the Great Salt Lake , stretching to the Nevada border, lies the arid Great Salt Lake Desert . One exception to this aridity is Snake Valley , which is (relatively) lush due to large springs and wetlands fed from groundwater derived from snow melt in the Snake Range , Deep Creek Range , and other tall mountains to the west of Snake Valley. Great Basin National Park
2752-400: The fastest growing states since 2000, with the 2020 U.S. census confirming the fastest population growth in the nation since 2010. St. George was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States from 2000 to 2005. Utah ranks among the overall best states in metrics such as healthcare , governance, education, and infrastructure. It has the 12th-highest median average income and
2816-559: The happiness of the very early Church members before polygamy. They independently published their books in 1875. These books and the lectures of Ann Eliza Young have been credited with the United States Congress's passage of anti-polygamy laws by newspapers throughout the United States, as recorded in "The Ann Eliza Young Vindicator", a pamphlet which detailed Ms. Young's travels and warm reception throughout her lecture tour. T. B. H. Stenhouse, former Utah Mormon polygamist,
2880-579: The majority of eastern Utah's population lives. Economies are dominated by mining, oil shale , oil , and natural gas-drilling, ranching , and recreation . Much of eastern Utah is part of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation . The most popular destination within northeastern Utah is Dinosaur National Monument near Vernal . Southwestern Utah is the lowest and hottest spot in Utah. It is known as Utah's Dixie because early settlers were able to grow some cotton there. Beaverdam Wash in far southwestern Utah
2944-550: The popular mid-century western film genre. From such films, most US residents recognize such natural landmarks as Delicate Arch and "the Mittens" of Monument Valley . During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with the construction of the Interstate highway system, accessibility to the southern scenic areas was made easier. Since the establishment of Alta Ski Area in 1939 and the subsequent development of several ski resorts in
3008-624: The region around the 18th century. In the mid-18th century, other Uto-Aztecan tribes, including the Goshute , the Paiute , the Shoshone , and the Ute people, also settled in the region. These five groups were present when the first European explorers arrived. The southern Utah region was explored by the Spanish in 1540, led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado while looking for the legendary Cíbola . A group led by two Catholic priests—sometimes called
3072-583: The remainder of the 19th century, Mormon pioneers established hundreds of other settlements in Utah, Idaho , Nevada , Arizona , Wyoming , California , Canada , and Mexico —including in Las Vegas, Nevada ; Franklin, Idaho (the first European settlement in Idaho); San Bernardino, California ; Mesa, Arizona ; Star Valley, Wyoming ; and Carson Valley, Nevada . Prominent settlements in Utah included St. George , Logan , and Manti (where settlers completed
3136-470: The sandstone, creating some of the world's most striking and wild terrain (the area around the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers was the last to be mapped in the lower 48 United States). Wind and rain have also sculpted the soft sandstone over millions of years. Canyons, gullies, arches, pinnacles, buttes, bluffs, and mesas are common sights throughout south-central and southeast Utah. This terrain
3200-539: The south end. Approximately 75 percent of the state's population lives in this corridor, and population growth is rapid. Western Utah is a mostly arid desert with a basin and range topography. Small mountain ranges and rugged terrain punctuate the landscape. The Bonneville Salt Flats are an exception, being comparatively flat as a result of once forming the bed of ancient Lake Bonneville . Great Salt Lake, Utah Lake , Sevier Lake , and Rush Lake are all remnants of this ancient freshwater lake, which once covered most of
3264-433: The spine of Utah. Just north of Dixie and east of Cedar City is the state's highest ski resort, Brian Head . Like most of the western and southwestern states, the federal government owns much of the land in Utah. Over 70 percent of the land is either BLM land , Utah State Trustland, or U.S. National Forest , U.S. National Park , U.S. National Monument , National Recreation Area or U.S. Wilderness Area . Utah
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#17327978329283328-488: The state constitution. This was a condition required of other western states that were admitted into the Union later. Statehood was officially granted on January 4, 1896. Beginning in the early 20th century, with the establishment of such national parks as Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park , Utah became known for its natural beauty. Southern Utah became a popular filming spot for arid, rugged scenes featured in
3392-572: The state lies in the rain shadow of the Wasatch Mountains . The primary source of precipitation for the state is the Pacific Ocean, with the state usually lying in the path of large Pacific storms from October to May. In summer, the state, especially southern and eastern Utah, lies in the path of monsoon moisture from the Gulf of California . Most of the lowland areas receive less than 12 inches (305 mm) of precipitation annually, although
3456-401: The state's mountains, Utah's skiing has become world-renowned. The dry, powdery snow of the Wasatch Range is considered some of the best skiing in the world (the state license plate once claimed "the Greatest Snow on Earth"). Salt Lake City won the bid for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games , and this served as a great boost to the economy. The ski resorts have increased in popularity, and many of
3520-413: The territorial legislature passed the Act in Relation to Service and the Act for the relief of Indian Slaves and Prisoners formally legalizing slavery in the territory. Slavery was abolished in the territory during the Civil War. In 1850, Salt Lake City sent out a force known as the Nauvoo Legion and engaged the Timpanogos in the Battle at Fort Utah . Disputes between the Mormon inhabitants and
3584-441: The territory that he and the Mormon pioneers were settling, calling it Deseret—which according to the Book of Mormon was an ancient word for "honeybee". This is symbolized by the beehive on the Utah flag, and the state's motto, "Industry". The Utah Territory was much smaller than the proposed state of Deseret, but it still contained all of the present states of Nevada and Utah as well as pieces of modern Wyoming and Colorado . It
3648-409: The territory's history. Chief Antonga Black Hawk died in 1870, but fights continued to break out until additional federal troops were sent in to suppress the Ghost Dance of 1872. The war is unique among Indian Wars because it was a three-way conflict, with mounted Timpanogos Utes led by Antonga Black Hawk fighting federal and LDS authorities. On May 10, 1869, the First transcontinental railroad
3712-403: The territory. A steady stream of governors appointed by the president quit the position, often citing the traditions of their supposed territorial government. By agreement with Young, Johnston established Camp Floyd , 40 miles (60 km) away from Salt Lake City to the southwest. Salt Lake City was the last link of the First Transcontinental Telegraph , completed in October 1861. Brigham Young
3776-4155: The title sponsor has been Siegfried & Jensen. Winners [ edit ] 2023 Zac Blair 2022 Blake Tomlinson 2021 Derek Fribbs 2020 Peter Kuest 2019 Sam Saunders 2018 Dusty Fielding 2017 Patrick Fishburn (amateur) 2016 Zahkai Brown 2015 Nate Lashley 2014 B. J. Staten 2013 Zach Johnson 2012 James Drew 2011 Clay Ogden 2010 Nicholas Mason 2009 Nate Lashley 2008 Bruce Summerhays 2007 Clay Ogden 2006 Pete Stone 2005 Nick McKinlay 2004 Greg Buckway (amateur) 2003 Steve Friesen 2002 Boyd Summerhays 2001 Kim Thompson 2000 Todd Fischer 1999 Dean Wilson 1998 Todd Demsey 1997 Steve Runge 1996 Patrick Boyd 1995 J. B. Sneve 1994 Warren Schutte 1993 Dennis Paulson 1992 Grant Waite 1991 Eric Hogg 1990 Mark Carnevale 1989 Neal Lancaster 1988 Jay Don Blake 1987 Perry Arthur 1986 Clark Burroughs 1985 Mike Reid 1984 Richard Zokol 1983 Mike Reid 1982 Larry Webb 1981 Jimmy Blair 1980 Ray Arinno 1979 Bob Betley 1978 Terry Mauney 1977 Larry Webb 1976 Gary Vanier 1975 Mike Brannan 1974 Mike Malaska 1973 Paul Allen 1972 Victor Regalado 1971 Ernesto Perez Acosta 1970 Buddy Allin 1969 Tommy Williams 1968 Dick Payne 1967 Richard Potzner 1966 Ernie Schneiter, Jr. 1965 Randy Glover ($ 2,000) 1964 No tournament 1963 Tommy Jacobs ($ 6,400) 1962 Zell Eaton ($ 500) 1961 Al Geiberger ($ 1,600) 1960 Bill Johnston ($ 2,800) 1959 Bob Rosburg ($ 1,500) 1958 Dow Finsterwald ($ 2,000) 1957 Zell Eaton ($ 1,500) 1956 Dick Lundahl 1955 Ellsworth Vines ($ 800) 1954 Bill Johnston ($ 800) 1953 Zell Eaton ($ 750) 1952 Bud Ward ($ 750) 1951 Smiley Quick ($ 750) 1950 Harold West ($ 1,000) 1949 Joe Bernolfo ( amateur ) 1948 Lloyd Mangrum ($ 2,150) 1947 Johnny Palmer ($ 2,200) 1946 Emery Zimmerman 1945 Emery Zimmerman 1944 Jug McSpaden ($ 700) 1943 George Schneiter 1942 Ed Dudley 1941 George Schneiter 1940 Emery Zimmerman 1939 Emery Zimmerman ($ 350) 1938 Al Zimmerman 1937 Al Zimmerman 1936 George Schneiter 1935 Fred Morrison 1934 Ed Kingsley 1933 Ky Laffoon ($ 201) 1932 C. E. Foley 1931 Owen Covey 1930 Babe McHugh 1929 Babe McHugh 1928 Tom McHugh 1927 C. E. Foley 1926 Eddie Morrison References [ edit ] ^ "The Utah Open - Golf" . Siegfried & Jensen . July 26, 2016 . Retrieved February 27, 2020 . ^ Ferguson, George (September 13, 1965). "Glover's birdie charge wins Utah Open title" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. B3. ^ Ferguson, George (September 9, 1963). "Jacobs nabs prize in richest Utah Open" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 2B. ^ "Tom Jacobs "hangs on" for Utah win" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. September 9, 1963. p. 11. ^ Ferguson, George (September 10, 1962). "Zell drops 1 birdie - it won him Utah Open" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 2B. ^ Ferguson, George (July 24, 1961). "Geiberger overcomes nemesis to win Utah Open championship" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. D1. ^ Ferguson, George (September 13, 1960). "Billy boy belts 'em, keeps booty home" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. B3. ^ Ferguson, George (September 21, 1959). "Porky fiddled; Rosburg burns up Open" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. D1. ^ Miller, Hack (September 9, 1959). "Dow nabs Utah Open on final putt" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. 2B. ^ Miller, Hack (July 29, 1957). "Eaton blisters Fort to win prize in colorful Utah Open" . Deseret News . (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. B3. ^ Miller, Hack (August 30, 1955). "Prof. Vines gives 'em
3840-408: The tribe is part of the coalition that manages Bears Ears National Monument . Southeastern Utah is also punctuated by the remote, but lofty La Sal , Abajo , and Henry mountain ranges. Eastern (northern quarter) Utah is a high-elevation area covered mostly by plateaus and basins, particularly the Tavaputs Plateau and San Rafael Swell , which remain mostly inaccessible, and the Uinta Basin , where
3904-406: The winter of 1847. The first group of settlers brought three African slaves with them, making Utah the only place in the western United States to have African slavery. The three slaves, Green Flake, Hark Lay, and Oscar Crosby, came west with the first group of settlers in 1847. Utah was a Mexican territory when the first pioneers arrived in 1847. Early in the Mexican–American War in late 1846,
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#17327978329283968-407: Was among the first to send a message, along with Abraham Lincoln and other officials. Because of the American Civil War , federal troops were pulled out of Utah Territory in 1861. This was a boon to the local economy as the army sold everything in camp for pennies on the dollar before marching back east to join the war. The territory was then left in LDS hands until Patrick E. Connor arrived with
4032-540: Was completed at Promontory Summit , north of the Great Salt Lake. The railroad brought increasing numbers of people into the territory and several influential businesspeople made fortunes there. During the 1870s and 1880s laws were passed to punish polygamists due, in part, to stories from Utah. Notably, Ann Eliza Young —tenth wife to divorce Brigham Young, women's advocate, national lecturer, and author of Wife No. 19 or My Life of Bondage —and Fanny Stenhouse, author of Tell It All: My Life in Mormonism , testified to
4096-430: Was created with the Compromise of 1850 , and Fillmore , named after President Millard Fillmore , was designated the capital. The territory was given the name Utah after the Ute tribe of Native Americans. Salt Lake City replaced Fillmore as the territorial capital in 1856. By 1850, there were around 100 black people in the territory, the majority of whom were slaves. In Salt Lake County, 26 slaves were counted. In 1852,
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