The PGA Tour heads to the mainland as the 2025 American Express takes center stage this week in Palm Springs, California. Transversing two courses at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club, players will be forced to make birdies in bunches as a strong field embarks on this three-course rotation that will feature a cut at the 54-hole mark.Leading the way is the man who was forced to miss the festivities last season: world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Named PGA Tour Player of the Year each of the last four seasons, Scheffler looks for more of the same as he gets his 2026 season underway. But how can a man who seems to do no wrong get even better?Scheffler looked at his 2025 season, which consisted of 20 top 25 finishes in as many starts plus six trophies and identified the start of his campaign as an area to improve. Not quite 100% by the time he returned from his hand injury, Scheffler has taken a conscious effort regarding his endurance and appears ripe for a fast start to the new year.If it starts in any way like his 2025 ended — six victories in his last 12 PGA Tour starts — the rest of the world will be up against a monster yet again. Scheffler headlines the action, which includes his good friend Sam Burns and fellow U.S. Ryder Cup team members Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley and Ben Griffin.
A large European contingent finds itself in the field as well with Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, reigning champion Sepp Straka and Justin Rose all rearing to go. While all these players hope to mirror the success of last season, there are others like Rickie Fowler, Will Zalatoris and Max Homa who will attempt to put the past behind them and kick off their years in memorable fashions.2026 American Express scheduleDates: Jan. 22-25Location: Pete Dye Stadium Course — La Quinta, CaliforniaPar: 72 | Yardage: 7,210 | Architect: Pete DyePurse: $9,200,0002026 American Express field, oddsOdds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Scottie Scheffler (5/2): In five appearances, Scheffler has notched four top 25 finishes at the American Express. While some may be concerned that the low-scoring nature of the event breathes life into the rest of the field, let’s not forget Scheffler boat raced the competition at the CJ Cyo Byron Nelson by reaching 31 under for the tournament. He’s added some speed and remains the clear-cut best player in the world. The only question entering the year is…
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