The PGA TOUR is in town for the 65th playing of the American Express. Given the pro-am style of this history-rich tournament, Sports Director Blake Arthur thought it would be fun and informative to chat with two of the top teachers in the country, Bryan Lebedevitch and Joe Hallett, who work with both professional and amateur players.
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The American Express PGA Tournament returns to PGA West on Thursday. This marks the 65th Anniversary of the PGA event in the Coachella Valley. The tournament dates back to 1960. It was originally called the Palm Springs Golf Classic. In 1962, Bob Hope and Arnold Palmer won the pro-am portion of the Palm Springs Desert
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Long regarded as the gem of professional golf in the Coachella Valley, The American Express continues to cast its ever-growing spotlight on many of the PGA TOUR’s brightest stars. This year’s tournament touts another elite, well-rounded and deep field of competition, which was finalized on Friday with 154-of-156 players confirmed to play in the 65th-annual
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Justin Thomas will participate in the 2024 The American Express golf tournament in La Quinta. The announcement was confirmed to News Channel 3 by tournament officials. Check out our American Express Section more on the tournament Thomas, a former World. No. 1, hasn’t played in the tournament since 2015, back when it was the Humana
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Masters champion Jon Rahm bolted for Saudi-funded LIV Golf on Thursday for what’s believed to be more money than the PGA Tour’s entire prize fund, a stunning blow that deepens the divide in golf as the two sides were negotiating a commercial deal. Rahm confirmed the move in an
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The momentum generated from strengthened professional fields in recent years has been palpable, and the spotlight grows brighter on Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament as it is further frontloaded within the TOUR’s 2024 schedule. Accordingly, golf’s stars have started to align as The American Express™ has received commitments from World No. 5 Patrick Cantlay and
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Organizers announced the performers for the American Express golf tournament in January. Four-time GRAMMY© Award-winning musician and two-time Country Music Association (CMA) “Entertainer of the Year” Keith Urban and three-time GRAMMY© Award-winning pop rock band Train will comprise the musical lineup for its 2024 Concert Series on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during
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The American Express donated to 16 local organizations during their Community Impact Celebration. The $1 million donation, which was distributed amongst the award recipients, was collected during the 2023 PGA Tour Golf Tournament. The 16 recipients of the award are apart of charitable organizations that provide support for health and wellness services, families, education and
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Theme of Two: Rahm now has two career wins in La Quinta (2018, 2023) and begins 2023 season with two wins in two starts (Sentry Tournament of Champions, American Express) Big, bad Jon Rahm has done it again in the desert. Like a lion hunting down a gazelle, Rahm’s Sunday charge was inevitable, taking down
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And then there were two. A Sunday showdown between Jon Rahm and Davis Thompson is in store for the final round of the 64th American Express. World No. 4 Rahm continues his stellar play, shooting a 65 on Saturday. He is seeking his second tournament title having won here in 2018. Rahm and Thompson share
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PGA Tour rookie Davis Thompson has been dialed in. After a 10-under 62 at La Quinta Country Club on Thursday, the PGA Tour rookie followed that up with an 8-under 64 on Friday, putting him at 18-under for the tournament. Thompson’s had a historic two rounds in the desert, making five eagles through 36 holes,
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Former and active members of all branches of the military welcomed to 9th green at PGA West Stadium Course. Featuring @theamexgolf Patriots Outpost tonight on @KESQ 🇺🇸 ⛳️ Caught up with AF graduate @KWestmoreland after his (-5) round. The first AF grad to earn a @PGATOUR card! Hear from him and more tonight LIVE at
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Monahan spoke with KESQ following his round Thursday, complimenting the Coachella Valley and expressing confidence in the new-look PGA TOUR going forward It’s no secret what the last year of professional has seen with the addition of LIV Golf. The new tour announcing today that it has found a television partner, CW. But today at
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As we know with this event, players have to go low if they want any chance of contending for a tournament title. Back-to-back eagles led to a 28 (-8) on the front 9, followed by a smooth 34 (-2) on the back for a solid 62 (-10) to start his week in the desert. https://t.co/kCDlAmcPho—
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Five of the top seven golfers in the world are here this week for the 2023 American Express, making for one of the strongest group of headliners here in a long time. 🌟 STAR POWER 🌟 These are big time names with big time game! The Core Four at this week’s @theamexgolf all addressed the
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Tee times and groupings for this year’s playing of the American Express have been released. Due to the pro-am format and three courses, a cut will not be made until completion of play on Saturday. GroupingsDownload Also on Tuesday, American Express ambassador Tony Finau addressed the media at PGA WEST. The 33-year-old is ranked No.
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Golf eats, breathes, and sleeps here in the Coachella valley. This week we welcome back the world’s very best for the 64th edition of the American Express. And it’s a little different than in years past, but it’s still the PGA TOUR show at America’s Western Home of Golf. “We have a week of showtime
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The 2023 American Express is set to tee off next week in La Quinta for the 64th playing of this PGA TOUR event. The final field has been set, made up of 156 professionals, some of the best players in the world. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the tournament. Full
Continue Reading More of the world’s top-ranked golfers have committed to playing The American Express tournament in La Quinta this January. World No. 5 and 2021 U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm, World No. 7 Will Zalatoris, World No. 13 Sam Burns and World No. 15 Tom Kim stated their intention to play in next month’s 64th edition
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The first wave of player commitments for the 2023 American Express golf tournament have been announced. Fans can see reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, SoCal native Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffle, and Tony Finau competing in the 64th edition of the tournament, set to be here in Coachella Valley in January. “Together, the four American teammates
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