Plano’s Will Zalatoris sits at 12-under par, just four strokes off the lead. While TCU’s Tom Hoge is at 6-under par and Dallas resident Tom Kim is at 2-under par.

This week’s American Express at La Quinta Country Club features an $8.8 million purse but attracts another relatively weaker field. Scottie Scheffler is still recovering from a hand injury over the holidays while Xander Schauffele withdrew for unspecified medical reasons, according to the Associated Press.

The West Coast Swing kicks off with this week's American Express, and our top picks expect Justin Thomas to work his way into contention.

The Trinity Christian Academy graduate is four strokes off the lead at PGA West in the Palm Springs-area desert.

Sam Burns, fresh off a T-8 finish at The Sentry to open the new season, is one of our picks to win this week's American Express.

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

Xander Schauffele is withdrawing from The American Express this week in the California desert. That makes two of the top players in the world ranking to have withdrawn in the last two weeks.

Ernie Els and Alex Cejka share the lead entering the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, with Australian Rod Pampling lurking

Here's what you need to know for the 2025 American Express, including TV information. The purse at the American Express is $8.5 million with $1.584 million going to the winner. Golf Channel will carry live coverage all four days of the American Express, as will ESPN+.

Here is everything you need to know about the American Express golf tournament, including TV and streaming options for each day of the tournament.

The PGA Tour starts its West Coast swing in Palm Springs, Calif., for the American Express. Who's playing from the First Coast and South Georgia?