Si Woo Kim has done it in the desert. Kim, ranked 96th in the OWGR, outlasted Patrick Cantlay to win the American Express at 23-under par. Si Woo Kim claims another Stadium. 🏆The 25-year-old wins @TheAmExGolf, his 3rd TOUR title. pic.twitter.com/DITKIETVut— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 25, 2021 The 25-year-old Korean shot a final round 64,
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A new day and new names atop the leaderboard at the American Express. World No. 22 Tony Finau, California-native Max Homa and Si Woo Kim are tied for first at -15 heading into Sunday’s final round. “Be patient tomorrow and then try to relax and not be too aggressive. Those are my goals tomorrow,” Kim
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The cut line (-4) been drawn at the American Express after two rounds in La Quinta. Different than past years, the cut was established after 36 holes with no pro-am and La Quinta Country Club not in the course rotation. It’s all a ripple effect due to the ongoing pandemic and part of PGA TOUR
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Many things are different about this year’s American Express tournament, including the number of volunteers. Head volunteer Rob Appel said his committee normally has 45 to 50 people to help with crowd control and player security. This year there are only 9. Most volunteers in his committee are veterans, with two rookies, Appel said. “We’re
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Brandon Hagy wasn’t supposed to play this week. He wasn’t in the player field. However, after 2018 tournament champion, 2021 tournament favorite and World No. 2 Jon Rahm withdrew on Monday, Hagy was given his spot as an alternate. And boy, is he making the most of it. After Round 1 of @TheAmExGolf: 1. @BrandonHagy
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When the golf course is your backyard, life is good. That’s the case for many homeowners at PGA West in La Quinta this weekend. The American Express announced in November that there would be no ticketed spectators at this year’s tournament due to state and county health guidelines regarding the coronavirus. That means the only
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Former American Express winner Mark Wilson has withdrawn from this year’s tournament after testing positive for coronavirus. According to a news release from the PGA Tour, the positive test was discovered before the first round of competition began on Thursday. Wilson will self-isolate. He will be replaced in the field by the first alternate, Matt
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For the first time ever, the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta will not have the three-day pro-am. In its place was the first-ever Charity Challenge. Two of the top 30 golfers in the world, alongside celebrity partners, battled it out on the back nine of the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium course. The
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Player press conferences have started in La Quinta at the American Express with play scheduled to start Thursday at PGA WEST – the Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course, with La Quinta Country Club not in the rotation this year as part of the safety protocols on the PGA TOUR. Featured Groups for this week's
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The PGA TOUR plays on amid the ongoing pandemic. This week, the pro golf circuit is here in our valley for the 62nd American Express, the third event on the 2021 calendar. Following PGA TOUR protocols, no fans will be in attendance, along with other changes to ensure the safety of players, caddies, coaches and
Continue Reading The American Express announced that country music star Jake Owen and Landon Donovan, retired U.S. men’s professional soccer star, will be teaming up with PGA TOUR professionals Tony Finau and Paul Casey in The American Express Charity Challenge to raise $1 million to support local charities. 44-time PGA TOUR winner and World Golf Hall of
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The 2021 American Express tees off this week in La Quinta as the third event on the PGA TOUR schedule. The tournament will be played amidst the ongoing pandemic – without fans, amateurs, and now the favorite to win the tournament. World No. 2 and 2018 tournament champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from this year’s
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The final player field has been released for the upcoming American Express golf tournament right here in the desert. There are many changes this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but on a positive note… the field is stacked! The tournament will be played at the Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA West in
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Change is inevitable in our new world amid an ongoing pandemic, especially here in California. Below are some of the key points in regards to the 2021 American Express golf tournament. Despite format changes, tournament contributions to local Coachella Valley charities will exceed those made in 2020Due to local COVID-19 circumstances, the tournament will be
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The Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation took the proceeds from the 2020 American Express tournament to make donations to 14 Coachella Valley-based charity organizations. The PGA Tour event was held this past January at PGA West and the La Quinta Country Club. The event raised over $1 million which were distributed to the following charities:
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La Quinta, California – The American Express™ announced today that the event will be played without ticketed spectators in 2021 due to local health and safety regulations that restrict group gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual PGA TOUR event held in La Quinta, California at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club will be played
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The City of La Quinta and PGA West residents responded to traffic issues at this year’s American Express concerts. The city told News Channel 3 staffing was increased for Saturday’s night Luke Bryan concert to address the concerns after people were stuck in traffic for hours on Friday after the Stevie Nicks concert. PGA West
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Andrew Landry is the new tournament champion but it wasn’t without some final round fireworks. Landry had a comfortable lead on Sunday but let it slip away with three straight bogeys on 13, 14 and 15. That allowed Abraham Ancer to tie him at 24-under par. But Landry locked in after that. The 32-year-old made
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Andrew Landry had back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18 to win by two shots. Landry shot 26-under on the tournament sealing his second career victory on the PGA TOUR. Landry came close to victory back in 2018, but ended up losing to Jon Rahm in a playoff. Despite three straight bogeys on the back nine,
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At the 1st Tee final round Abraham Ancer on the 1st Tee Ryan Moore getting ready to tee off at the first tee Huge crowds gathered to follow their favorite players The 1st Tee as Fowler, Scheffler and Landry begin to arrive Andrew Landry about to start the day on 1 Rickie Fowler, Scottie Scheffler
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