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
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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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The American Express donated money to 37 Coachella Valley organizations on Thursday that was raised during the 2022 PGA Tour Golf Tournament. Each organization received a check of different amounts, all of them together totaling $1,000,000. The funds are raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, and various other outlets surrounding the PGA Tour. The recipients are
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Iconic Southern California native Gwen Stefani and GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker will be headlining the American Express Concert Series in 2023. Stefani and Rucker will be performing on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament in January. Stefani, a three-time GRAMMY award winner, will open
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Phil Mickelson, a 6-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, has been removed as tournament host of the American Express. The PGA TOUR confirmed this on Saturday to KESQ News Channel 3 but had no further comments. As anticipated, 6-time major champion Phil Mickelson is OUT as tournament host of @theamexgolf. He’s been
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Posting a final round of 64 to shoot (-23), Hudson Swafford takes home The American Express for the second time here in the desert. A winner in 2017, Swafford shot a 66 and 64 over the weekend to secure the title. Swafford was electric down the stretch scoring an eagle on 16 and birdie on
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World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay is the solo leader in La Quinta after two rounds of play at the American Express. The So-Cal native came into second round play tied for the lead after shooting 62 on Thursday at La Quinta Country Club. On Friday, playing the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA WEST, Cantlay carded
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“Met up with Andrew Landry, past champion in 2020 on the first tee as he was getting ready to start his round and he said, ‘guys I’ve been coming out here for eight years and this is a 10 out of 10,'” said La Quinta Country Club Head Pro Chris Gilley. Tonight on @KESQ at
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Patrick Cantlay, aka “Patty Ice,” was on fire Thursday. Cantlay shot a 10-under 62 at La Quinta Country Club and shares the tournament lead with Lee Hodges after one round. Patty Ice was on fire today! 
Cantlay makes par on 18 to shoot 10-under 62 in first round. He’s got a share of the lead.
We’re just one day away from the start of play for the 63rd American Express in La Quinta. The first round of play tees off Thursday morning. 156 players will take part in the 72-hole event, all battling to win $1.3 million and 500 FedEx Cup points. Check out our American Express section for full
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Pro play at the American Express kicks off tomorrow in La Quinta. We’ve learned this morning that the tournament has committed to remaining in the Coachella Valley through 2028. News Channel 3 confirmed the development with the tournament’s director Pat McCabe. The Desert Classic was previously known as the CareerBuilder and Humana Challenge throughout recent years. The tournament has
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We’re all looking forward to the world class golf this week at the 63rd American Express, featuring some of the best players on the planet. But for how good the pros are, they don’t win without their caddies, the unsung heroes in the sport who often get overlooked. But not on Wednesday night. Not at
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The tee times for the first three rounds of the 63rd American Express PGA Tour tournament have been released. We’ve got the complete list below. News Channel 3’s Sports Director Blake Arthur spoke with Chris May, the head agronomist at PGA West, to get an in-depth look at course conditions for the tournament. Check out
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It’s tournament week! The PGA Tour is back in town for the 63rd American Express featuring many of the top golfers in the game. First-round play starts on Thursday with the tournament running through Sunday. 156 players are in the field, all battling for the $1.3 million dollar purse and 500 FedExCup points. Check out our
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The PGA TOUR player field for the 63rd annual American Express has been finalized with 154-of-156 players set. The American Express is among the PGA TOUR’s longest-tenured golf tournaments. The American Express is a 72-hole event, which also includes 156 amateurs over 54 holes (three rounds) – and its 2022 champion will earn $1,368,000 (from
Continue Reading The American Express PGA golf tournament is returning to La Quinta from January 19-23. It will feature some of the world’s top golfers with concerts and fans in the grandstands. But what about the recent surge in covid cases and what do attendees need to know? Pat McCabe, the tournament’s executive director, said everyone must show
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The PGA tour’s 2021 FedExCup champion, Patrick Cantlay, the No. 4-ranked golfer in the world, will play in the upcoming American Express tournament in La Quinta, it was announced today. The 2022 tournament, scheduled for Jan. 20-23, will feature 156 professionals and 156 amateur golfers playing a round each at PGA West’s Stadium Course, Nicklaus
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