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American Express Tees Off Thursday With Scheffler Leading 156-Player Field

A three-course pro-am setup at PGA West favors low scoring, elevating putting.

Overview

  • The tournament runs January 22–25 in La Quinta across the Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West plus La Quinta Country Club.
  • The pro-am format uses a three-course rotation with the cut after Saturday and all final-round play on the Stadium Course.
  • The field includes eight of the top 13 in the world rankings, with defending champion Sepp Straka returning after winning at 25 under.
  • The purse is $9.2 million, with $1,656,000 awarded to the winner.
  • Betting markets list Scottie Scheffler as the +250 favorite, while a SportsLine simulation fades Sam Burns and projects Matt Fitzpatrick as a top-four contender.