World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler commits to 2025 American Express in La Quinta
Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 ranked player in the world, has committed to compete in the 2025 American Express.
Get ready 📢
— The American Express ® (@theamexgolf) December 9, 2024
World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, joins the 2025 lineup. pic.twitter.com/j3BpVepmQQ
The 28-year-old returns to the desert for the fifth time in his career.
Fresh off his 9th win in 2024 at the Hero World Challenge, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is announced to headline @theamexgolf next month. Scheffler is, without a doubt, the best player on the planet. @KESQ @PGATOUR @PGAWESTGOLF @LaQuintaCA
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 9, 2024
Scheffler is a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, which includes two Masters, winning the prestigious major in 2022 and 2024.
Basically a rinse and repeat from last year when Scheffler came in as the World No. 1 and the favorite to win @theamexgolf. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @PGAWESTGOLF @KenjiitoKESQ @LaQuintaCA https://t.co/9EDqyHhEgG
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 9, 2024
"The American Express is absolutely thrilled to welcome Scottie Scheffler one of the brightest stars in golf,” said tournament Executive Director Pat McCabe. “Having the top-ranked player competing in our event is a testament to its enduring appeal and prestige among players."
The 66th annual tournament will be held January 16th-19th, 2025 at PGA WEST’s Pete Dye Stadium Course (host course) and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course, as well as La Quinta Country Club.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the tournament.
