American Express marks the beginning of the PGA Tour’s explosive growth on the West Coast. Here is some essential information:
When and where is American Express?
January 16-19 in La Quinta, California. The competition is played on three courses: the host Pete Dye Stadium Course (par 72), La Quinta Country Club (par 72) and Nicklaus Tournament Course (par 72).
How to watch American Express
(All times EST; streaming links added where available)
January 16
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 17
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 18
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 19
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
Who’s in the field at The American Express?
There are 156 players in the field this week, including Patrick Cantlay, Jason Day, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Sungjae Im, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris. Click here to see the full, updated player list.
There are also amateur partners in this field.
How does pro-am work at The American Express?
156 amateurs work in this field. During the first three rounds, each PGA Tour pairing will feature two amateurs with players playing each day alongside different professionals. Amateurs will compete on three routes, and the scoring will depend on individual handicaps. The final round is intended only for professionals.
What is the American Express Purse and Cash Prize?
The purse is $8.5 million, with the winner earning $1.53 million and 500 FedExCup points.
Who won American Express 2024?
Nick Dunlap, then a 20-year-old sophomore at Alabama, showed a good result on the 72nd hole at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and overtook Christiaan Bezuidenhout.
Dunlap, who shot 60 in the third round for a score of 29 under, was crowned champion first amateur to win the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. Dunlap soon turned professional and also won the Barracuda Championship in July.
