Ben Martins/David Lipsky/David Skinns Prediction: David Skinns ready to create an upset in the second round

Ben Martins/David Lipsky/David Skinns: Prediction for the match on October 24, 2025

The Bank of Utah Championship, which runs from October 23rd to October 26th, will have a 6 million purse up for grab. Ben Martins, David Lipsky, and David Skinns will face each other in a second-round three-ball matchup. The previous winner of this tournament was Matt McCarty, who took home $1,350,000. All events will be held at Black Desert Resort. Excitement is high for this matchup. Who will win? At TelecomAsia, we review the match and offer free betting opportunities. Let's examine these golfers' performances and make a prediction.

Ben Martins: Form and Statistics

Ben Martin teed off early Friday at the Valero Texas Open. The sun was soft, the air cool, and the course at TPC San Antonio calm. His wife and mother walked beside him as he carded an even-par 72 — a steady round that kept him at three under through two days. That meant one thing: he was playing the weekend. His third cut in five starts since September. It was a morning worth savoring. His family, including his two young daughters, were with him again — just as they were last week in Punta Cana. There, they watched him lead the Corales Puntacana Championship after each of the first three rounds. They believed it might finally be his time — his first win since the Shriners Children’s Open seven years ago. But fate had other plans. A short missed putt on the final hole crushed that dream and left him in second place.

Ben Martins Strength

What came next said more than any victory could. When reporters asked him about the loss, Martin fell silent. He tried to speak but couldn’t for nearly a minute. Then, he admitted how deeply he had wanted that win. He thought it was his week. A former runner-up at the 2009 U.S. Amateur and a two-time Korn Ferry Tour champion, Martin had been here before — close, but not quite. His last serious run came at the 2016 John Deere Classic, another second-place finish. He confessed that being in contention feels harder now. Yet, even through the struggle, his quiet persistence speaks louder than any words ever could.

David Lipsky: Form and Statistics

David Lipsky is a name that echoes through the world of golf. Precision. Focus. Determination. These qualities define him and have earned him a place among the finest golfers of his generation. Born on July 14, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, Lipsky grew up surrounded by sunshine and endless opportunity. His love for golf began early, nurtured by parents who saw his spark and backed his dreams from the start. From those first swings, his passion was clear. He spent long hours on the course, chasing perfection one shot at a time. Soon, his dedication began to show. Junior tournaments turned into stepping stones, each victory building the foundation for what was to come. At Northwestern University, Lipsky’s talent blossomed. He became a standout on the golf team, blending skill with quiet leadership. His college years brought a stream of achievements — none bigger than earning All-American honors, a sign that his journey to the professional stage had truly begun.

David Lipsky Strength

In 2023, David Lipsky struck a beauty off the tee on the 206-yard par-3 5th at Pebble Beach. That same year, he shot an incredible approach from a tough lie below his feet in the fairway bunker.

David Skinns: Form and Statistics

The 43-year-old golfer, David Skinns, turned professional in 2005. Since then, he has recorded 10 professional wins, three of which were on the Korn Ferry Tour. His previous tours include the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Canada, and NGA Hooters Tour, but he has not played on the PGA Tour. He graduated from the University of Tennessee. Skinns missed the halfway cut at The Players Championship. He won the Dothan Classic, First-Tee Inverrary Country Club Open, Base Camp Realty/Chesdin Landing Open (2008), River Islands Golf Club Classic (2011), and Cutter Creek Golf Classic, Three Ridges NGA Knoxville Classic, and NGA Tour Classic at Achasta (2012). In 2017, he lost his chance to earn a PGA Tour card but made an appearance on the full Web.com Tour.

David Skinns Strength

David Skinns: Form and Statistics

The 43-year-old golfer, David Skinns, turned professional in 2005. Since then, he has recorded 10 professional wins, three of which were on the Korn Ferry Tour. His previous tours include the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Canada, and NGA Hooters Tour, but he has not played on the PGA Tour. He graduated from the University of Tennessee. Skinns missed the halfway cut at The Players Championship. He won the Dothan Classic, First-Tee Inverrary Country Club Open, Base Camp Realty/Chesdin Landing Open (2008), River Islands Golf Club Classic (2011), and Cutter Creek Golf Classic, Three Ridges NGA Knoxville Classic, and NGA Tour Classic at Achasta (2012). In 2017, he lost his chance to earn a PGA Tour card but made an appearance on the full Web.com Tour.

David Skinns Strength

David Skinns nails a birdie on No. 3 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Currently T17 at -12. Three days later, he sank a birdie on No. 17. Currently T18 at -12 total in the PGA Tour. David Skinns misses a 3-footer (to 2 feet) and pushes his 3-ball. David Skinns and Seamus Power are the only players to have two top-10 round1 finishes.

Ben Martins/David Lipsky/David Skinns Match Tips & Odds

• David Skinns, who went close at the Cognizant Classic earlier this year, shot a 62 to lead by one. The bookies have David Skinns to win at 2.50 odds in the 1xbet bookmaker.
• Ben Martin's 31-foot putt denies him birdie at Arnold Palmer. His forward thinking helped him break through in Las Vegas.

Ben Martins/David Lipsky/David Skinns Match Prediction 24th October 2025

Ben Martins/David Lipsky/David Skinns Match Prediction 24th October 2025

Predicting the outcome is difficult, given the performances of both golfers leading up to this point and the potential they bring. The odds for this game are nearly the same, with the bookies having Ben Martins as an underdog. What I like is the position of David Skinns' elbows, which are placed nicely and close to his body. This keeps his arms more connected to his body so he just rocks his shoulders to create a lovely pendulum action. I am backing David Skinns to win. With his standout performance and extensive experience, he is likely to be the better golfer.

Our first prediction is David Skinns to win - 2.75 odds for Bet365

Our second prediction is David Skinns to win 1st Hole - 2.62 odds for 1Xbet

Our third prediction is 0 Handicap David Skinns - 3.60 odds for Betway