2025 American Express PGA Tour Begins in Palm Springs

The 2025 American Express golf tournament kicks off the PGA Tour's mainland U.S. season in Palm Springs, featuring a field of 156 players competing across three courses, including the renowned PGA West Stadium Course. While Xander Schauffele leads the field, notable players like Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas, and Wyndham Clark are also set to compete, though world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will miss the event due to a hand injury. The tournament employs a unique pro-am format and requires players to navigate three different courses before a 54-hole cut, with a total purse of $8.8 million. Defending champion Nick Dunlap, who made headlines last year as an amateur winner, will be looking to retain his title. This year's event is expected to maintain a scoring average around 25-under, contingent on favorable weather conditions. The tournament runs from January 16-19, 2025, marking a significant event in the PGA Tour calendar.