Golf is among the few sports where fans exercise along with the players. Watching your favorite pros finish an 18-hole round can have you walking four or more miles, but only if you are watching live and not from the comfort of your couch.

Tournament season is here and you won’t want to miss the live action at The American Express returning to PGA West and La Quinta Country Club Jan. 16 – 19. Some of the world’s best are back in an impressive field that includes world number one Scottie Scheffler and number two Xander Schauffele, along with Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantley and Justin Thomas all in the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fan favorites Ricky Fowler, Tony Finau, Jason Day and Zach Johnson are also slated to compete.

Then there are the young phenoms setting records and providing some of the most extraordinary displays the sport has ever seen. Those attending last year’s event witnessed amateur Nick Dunlap take the title in an exciting one-stroke victory. Just 20 years old at the time, Dunlap became the first amateur winner on the PGA TOUR since Phil Mickelson in 1991. While he was unable to claim the $1.5M prize money due to his amateur status, the victory propelled him into national acclaim and he turned pro four days later. His success on tour continued and his ranking moved from number 4,121 at the close of 2023 to number 31 at the end of 2024 (when he also celebrated his 21st birthday).

Dunlap returns with hopes of reclaiming his title, and this time, the large payoff that comes with it. However, tough competition includes the sport’s latest phenom, 17-year-old Blades Brown who turned pro this month and will be making his professional debut at The American Express. The Nashville native is only the third person to win medalist honors as a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior joining Tiger Woods and Bobby Clampett. He was just 16 at the U.S. Amateur where he shot 64 to break Bobby Jones’ 103-year-old record and become the youngest medalist in the history of the event.

Needless to say, we are in for some great golf at this year’s tournament. Come see the action live, get in your steps as you follow your favorites and witness these new talents, then reward yourself with a beverage and bite at one of the event’s many hospitality hubs. Ticket holders can also enjoy post-play concerts on Friday featuring country’s own Little Big Town and Saturday featuring
rock n’ roll legends Journey.

The American Express takes place Jan. 16-19 at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. Tickets start at $70 and include numerous hospitality venues and both concerts. American Express^® Card Members receive a 20% discount on tickets. Children 15 and under are free with paid adult admission. Visit www.theamexgolf.com. (Photos by The American Express.)