The 2026 American Express tournament is set to take place in Palm Springs, California, featuring world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. This event will hold players to a high scoring standard, requiring many birdies as they navigate the two courses at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. Scheffler, who aims to improve on his already outstanding performance last year, begins his season after a successful previous year with numerous accolades. The field also welcomes Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, and Ben Griffin, along with a strong European contingent including Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Sepp Straka, and Justin Rose.
2026 American Express Schedule
- Dates: Jan. 22-25
- Location: Pete Dye Stadium Course — La Quinta, California
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7,210
- Architect: Pete Dye
- Purse: $9,200,000
2026 American Express Picks
- Scottie Scheffler (5/2): Known for his record at this event and recent performance.
- Ben Griffin (20-1)
- Sam Burns (25-1): Looking to break a long drought in stroke-play events.
- Ludvig Åberg (25-1): Gearing for a strong season with continued improvements.
- Russell Henley (28-1)
- Matt Fitzpatrick (40-1): Gaining momentum from last season’s win.
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