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
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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 World No. 2 and 2018 tournament champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from this year’s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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Scottie Scheffler on 18Stadium Tournament Course Scottie Scheffler on 17 greenStadium Tournament Course Andrew Landry walking to 3Nicklaus Tournament Course Andrew Landry on 2nd holeNicklaus Tournament Course Luke Bryan performs to sold out crowd Luke Bryan Luke Bryan Luke Bryan
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17 Tee Nicklaus Tournament CourseCrowd gathers for Rickie Fowler Rickie Fowler on 17 GreenNicklaus Tournament Course Rickie Fowler Teeing off on 18Nicklaus Tournament Cousre Rickie Fowler headed to the 18th green.Nice shot there to the pin Scottie Scheffler on 18 in the bunkerNicklaus Tournament Course Scottie Scheffler on 18 greenNicklaus Tournament Course Phil Mickelson walking
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The American Express golf tournament is striking all the right cords with fans. Friday and Saturday night are sell-outs, thanks to concerts from Stevie Nicks followed by Luke Bryan. It was a landslide performance by Nicks, a rock and roll hall of famer, Friday night. “She’s awesome. Oh my gosh, she’s incredible,” said Carmen Romoff.
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The low scoring continued on Friday as players took advantage of the perfect weather and prime course conditions in La Quinta. Rickie Fowler fired a 8-under 64 at PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament Course while Scottie Scheffler matched Fowler with the same effort. The two players are tied at 15-under after 36 holes. Not far behind
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Phil Mickelson Tony Finau Tony Finau Adam Long Paul Casey Adam Long from the bunker. Rickie Fowler and the crowd follows Rickie Fowler from the bunker Rickie Fowler from the bunker to the green. Francesco Molinari Rickie Fowler on the tee Kevin Streelman Kevin Streelman Charlie Reiter Phil Mickelson Phil Mickelson on the Tee
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The first round of The American Express is complete with a lot of low scores on Thursday, thanks to perfect weather and prime scoring conditions. There’s a two-way tie for first at 8-under par with Rickie Fowler not far behind, one shot off the lead after a 7-under 67 in his opening round at LQCC.
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Some of golf’s biggest names are taking center stage in La Quinta for the 2020 American Express tournament. Hosted by Phil Mickelson, the tournament features top-ranked players and a few young guns eager to make their mark on the pro levels. Mickelson is paired with Tony Finau, the highest-ranked player on the field. They tee
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Three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson is hosting and playing in the 2020 American Express tournament in La Quinta this weekend. Play begins on Thursday but before we can tee off, Mickelson addressed the media. The first-year tournament host addressed the media to talk about his role this week and his outlook for this season. Go
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Golf legend, 2020 American Express host and competitor Phil Mickelson addressed the media just a few hours before tournament play officially kicks off. Go to our American Express page for full tournament coverage. Mickelson will start playing tomorrow at La Quinta Country Club, teeing off at 8:40 a.m. He is paired with the highest-ranked player
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