The American Express golf tournament returns in 2027

The PGA Tour event will be held at the same three courses in La Quinta, California.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:25pm

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The return of the prestigious American Express golf tournament to the Coachella Valley in 2027 will showcase the region's world-class courses and attract top talent.Palm Springs Today

The PGA Tour and The American Express announced that the golf tournament will return to La Quinta, California from January 18-24, 2027. The event will be played on the Pete Dye Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West, as well as the La Quinta Country Club, the same three courses used in previous years.

Why it matters

The American Express is a long-running PGA Tour event that draws top professional golfers and large crowds to the Coachella Valley region. Its return in 2027 will be a boost for the local economy and continue the tournament's legacy in the area.

The details

In 2026, The American Express had a $9.2 million purse and a field of 156 pros and amateurs. Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked player at the time, won the 2026 edition of the tournament in his first start of the season.

The American Express will return to La Quinta, California from January 18-24, 2027.

The players