Scottie Scheffler addresses media at American Express ahead of 2026 season debut
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) -- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back in the desert, ready to start his 2026 season on the PGA TOUR.
There he is. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler back in the desert for @theamexgolf after missing last year due to hand injury. Scheffler is the clear-cut favorite to win this week (+250) which would be his first victory at this event. @KESQ @kendallkesq @PGATOUR @PGAWESTGOLF pic.twitter.com/AnISiA0RkV
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 20, 2026
Scheffler enters this week's American Express as the favorite, but has never won in his previous five starts.
The 4-time major champion missed the American Express last year due to a hand injury, but is always happy to play here early in the season.
Asked World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler about his goals/approach as he starts his 2026 season this week at @theamexgolf. @KESQ @PGATOUR @LaQuintaCA pic.twitter.com/kGg8rYpuHy
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 21, 2026
Scheffler won six times in 2025 and finished inside the top 25 in all 20 starts, with a season-high 17 top-10 finishes, including 15 straight.
The reigning four-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year has 19 victories and has won three of his last five starts.
The 29-year-old seeks to become first player since Tiger Woods to earn 20 PGA TOUR wins under the age of 30.
Scheffler finished T-17 at the Express Express in 2024, with his best result coming in 2020 when he placed third.
He is listed at +250 odds to win this week's tournament.
