The American Express golf tournament was established in 1960 and has undergone a number of name changes and a few format tweaks over the years.
Having been previously known as the Palm Springs Desert Golf Classic, Bob Hope Classic, CareerBuilder Challenge and other iterations since the tournament's inception in 1960, the current name, used for sponsorship reasons, is The American Express.
The tournament features a three-course rotation with a cut after the third round, making it a one-of-a-kind stop on the PGA Tour.
Let's get into what you need to know about the 2025 edition of The American Express.
The American Express 2025 start date, schedule
The 2025 American Express will see the first players tee off at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Round two will take place on Friday, round three on Saturday, and the final round on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Players are expected to tee off between 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT and 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT each round, with the final pairings finishing their round at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
How to watch The American Express, TV channel and streaming
The American Express will be broadcast live on The Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live, which can be streamed through ESPN+.
Golf Channel will air all four rounds between 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT until 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. Streaming will also be available on the NBS Sports app and Peacock.
PGA Tour Live will air featured groups and holes from 12:15 PM ET / 9:15 AM ET until 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, with the exception of Sunday's final round, when coverage begins at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT.
The American Express courses
The American Express is played over three different courses in La Quinta, California.
The three courses are:
- La Quinta Country Club - Par 72, 7,060 yards
- Pete Dye Stadium Course - Par 72, 7,187 yards
- Nicklaus Tournament Course - Par 72, 7,147 yards
The first three rounds will be played across each of the three courses, one round each, before the final round is contested at Pete Dye Stadium Course.
Read the latest betting picks, predictions and odds for The American Express on site.
The American Express 2025 prize money and purse
The American Express has a purse of $8.8 million in 2025, with the winner receiving $1,584,000, along with 500 FedEx Cup points.
See below for a full list of payouts by finishing position.
Position | Payout |
1 | $1,584,000 |
2 | $959,200 |
3 | $607,200 |
4 | $431,200 |
5 | $360,800 |
6 | $319,000 |
7 | $297,000 |
8 | $275,000 |
9 | $257,400 |
10 | $239,800 |
11 | $222,200 |
12 | $204,600 |
13 | $187,000 |
14 | $169,400 |
15 | $160,600 |
16 | $151,800 |
17 | $143,000 |
18 | $134,200 |
19 | $125,400 |
20 | $116,600 |
21 | $107,800 |
22 | $99,000 |
23 | $91,960 |
24 | $84,920 |
25 | $77,880 |
26 | $70,840 |
27 | $68,200 |
28 | $65,560 |
29 | $62,920 |
30 | $60,280 |
31 | $57,640 |
32 | $55,000 |
33 | $52,360 |
34 | $50,160 |
35 | $47,960 |
36 | $45,760 |
37 | $43,560 |
38 | $41,800 |
39 | $40,040 |
40 | $38,280 |
41 | $36,520 |
42 | $34,760 |
43 | $33,000 |
44 | $31,240 |
45 | $29,480 |
46 | $27,720 |
47 | $25,960 |
48 | $24,552 |
49 | $23,320 |
50 | $22,616 |
51 | $22,088 |
52 | $21,560 |
53 | $21,208 |
54 | $20,856 |
55 | $20,680 |
56 | $20,504 |
57 | $20,328 |
58 | $20,152 |
59 | $19,976 |
60 | $19,800 |
61 | $19,624 |
62 | $19,448 |
63 | $19,272 |
64 | $19,096 |
65 | $18,920 |
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