Scottie Scheffler, of the United States, watches his shot from the 18th fairway during the final round of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club in New Providence, Bahamas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) AP

The American Express is the third event on the PGA Tour's 2025 schedule and after two straight weeks in Hawaii, it's the first tournament of the West Coast swing. There are 156 players in the field and the tournament uses three golf courses: Pete Dye Stadium Course,

Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Nick Dunlap Compete at The American Express at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., – Thursday-Sunday Coverage on GOLF Channel Begins at 4 p.m. ET

Everything to know about former Brentwood Academy golf star Blades Brown, 17, making his pro golf debut at the PGA Tour American Express Tournament.

Golfers will play one round on each of the three courses before the 54-hole cut is made ahead of Sunday's final round.

The PGA Tour is rolling into California for The American Express this week. Last season, amateur Nick Dunlap won his first professional event in a history-making appearance. N0w, 17-year-old Blades Brown makes his professional debut looking to make similar history.

After two weeks in Hawaii, the PGA Tour is on the mainland for the first time this year as The American Express tees off Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. It's also the first of several events on tour that utilize multiple courses -- in this case,