Alex Yang, who turns 17 later this month, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer nearly a year ago. On Sunday, for the final round of the 66th edition of the American Express, Alex was awarded the opportunity to be the standard bearer for the final group of Sepp Straka, Jason Day and
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Sepp Straka is the 2025 American Express champion. The first TOUR winner from Austria now has three 🏆🏆🏆@SeppStraka is victorious @TheAmExGolf! pic.twitter.com/MjNY73FPjU— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 20, 2025 Sepp Straka is the 2025 @theamexgolf champion. Straka won by 2 shots at 25-under and only had 2 bogeys all tournament. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @PGATOUR @PGAWESTGOLF @PGATOURComms pic.twitter.com/BE5C0kfdL1—
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Sepp Straka has a four-stroke lead after the third round of the American Express. Straka shot a 64 at the La Quinta Country Club to put him over Charley Hoffman, Jason Day, and Justin Lower, who are all tied in second at 19-under. After the three-way tie, it remained to be a close race. Patrick
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After two rounds of play in La Quinta, we have a tie atop the leaderboard. Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey, who both shot 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course on Friday, have a one-shot lead after 36 holes at 16-under par. Hoffman, from nearby San Diego, is a previous tournament champion, having won back in
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Golf fans from around the United States and the world are eager to watch the American Express tournament at PGA West in La Quinta. The tournament is up a running with rising stars and fan-favorite professionals as they compete to make the 70-man roster on Sunday and win it all. The American Express said it
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The American Express Tournament is in full swing, with some of the world’s top golfers competing in La Quinta. The first day of action has wrapped up, and by Saturday, only the top 70 players will make the cut for the next round. While big names like Tony Finau, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Cantlay are
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J.T. Poston has a one-stroke lead over fellow American Justin Lower after the first round of the $8.8 million The American Express PGA tournament, shooting a 10-under 62 at Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West. What a beautiful day it is at La Quinta Country Club to start the first start day @theamexgolf. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24
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In response to the area wildfires, the PGA Tour announced today that the Genesis Invitational golf tournament in mid-February, will be moved away from the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades and held in an “alternate location,” with La Quinta being one of the possible locations. Here's Will Zalatoris on the fires in Los Angeles,
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The 2025 American Express gets underway on Thursday. Players were out on the course in La Quinta on Wednesday for their final tune-up. Many were either working on the range or on the practice putting green. News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur takes a look at final preparations before the 1st round of the PGA tournament.
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17-year-old golf phenom Blades Brown and 21-year-old reigning tournament champion Nick Dunlap spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the 66th American Express. 17-year-old phenom Blades Brown makes his pro debut this week. This bit before his first pro presser made me laugh. We've all been there before, especially us working in TV, but
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The 2025 American Express has generated plenty of headlines, including the historic 2024 champion returning to the desert, the world number one player withdrawing from the tournament, and more. However, PGA West has made some changes to the course that the top players will have to face. It's @theamexgolf week! ⛳️🏌️♂️☀️🌴🏔️🏆Here's a full preview from
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The top two players in the world are out of the 2025 American Express tournament, taking place this week in La Quinta. On Monday, the PGA Tour announced that World No. 2 Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from the tournament. No reason has been given at this time. Schauffele will be replaced by Philip Knowles. World
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Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked men’s golf player, announced he is withdrawing from the 2025 American Express, taking place next week in La Quinta. Check out our American Express Section for Continuing Coverage Scheffler, 28, injured his right hand on a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner. The injury forced him to drop out of
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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Christmas Day is the most wonderful time of the year for many, Scottie Scheffler will remember his 2024 festivities for different reasons. To cap off a roller coaster year for the men’s golf World No. 1, Scheffler suffered an injury while preparing his Christmas dinner and will now
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Several of the PGA Tour’s top players will take part in the 2025 American Express tournament next month in La Quinta. Media Day for @theamexgolf on the new-look Stadium Course. Place is so good right now. Firm and fast – just pure as can be. Fun day had by all! @PGAWESTGOLF @KESQ pic.twitter.com/gRLyI1WtHP— Blake Arthur
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Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, has committed to compete in the 2025 American Express. Get ready 📢World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, joins the 2025 lineup. pic.twitter.com/j3BpVepmQQ— The American Express ® (@theamexgolf) December 9, 2024 The 28-year-old returns to the desert for the fifth time in his career. Fresh off his
Continue Reading GRAMMY Award-winners Little Big Town and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Journey will headline the 2025 American Express Concert Series this January in La Quinta. It’s all part of the 66th annual The American Express® PGA TOUR Golf Tournament, which will be played January 16-19 at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club.
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The American Express tournament hosts some of golf’s finest from around the globe, but their biggest impact is right here in the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the tournament’s board met with nonprofits in the Coachella Valley for their “Impact Through Golf” breakfast. The tournament gave away $1,050,000 to 16 Coachella Valley organizations. That’s $50,000 more
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20-year-old U.S. Amateur champion Nick Dunlap made history Sunday at the American Express. Dunlap became the first amateur to win on the PGA TOUR since 1991 (Phil Mickelson) and the second-youngest winner in the past 90 years. The Alabama sophomore finished with a 2-under 70 to finish at 29-under 259 and break the tournament scoring
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Nick Dunlap had quite the day in the third round of the American Express. The 20-year-old fired a 12-under 60 at La Quinta Country Club, highlighted by 10 birdies and one eagle. History.@PGATOURU's Nick Dunlap becomes just the second amateur to shoot a 60 in a PGA TOUR event.At just 20 years old, he currently
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