The 2025 American Express tournament is set to begin at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., with the first round on Thursday morning. Last year’s winner, Nick Dunlap, made history by becoming the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour, following in the footsteps of Phil Mickelson. Dunlap’s victory at the American Express paved the way for him to turn pro, and he went on to secure another win at the Barracuda Championship.
Nick Dunlap is back at the American Express this year, looking to kick off his second season as a professional golfer on a high note. He will tee off for the opening round alongside Sam Burns at 11:41 a.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on TV through Golf Channel, which will air coverage starting at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can also stream the tournament online via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ for exclusive early coverage and featured group streaming. Additionally, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App will offer a live simulcast for cable subscribers.
For those interested in watching the first round of the 2025 American Express, Golf Channel will provide TV coverage from 4-7 p.m. ET on Thursday. Streaming options include PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ for early general coverage and featured group coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. Viewers with an active cable subscription can access a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s coverage on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App.
The tournament’s Round 1 tee times are scheduled for Thursday at La Quinta Country Club, Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Pete Dye Stadium Course. Notable players in the field include Justin Thomas, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, and Francesco Molinari. With a stacked lineup of talented golfers competing, fans can expect an exciting start to the 2025 American Express.
The tee times for Round 1 at La Quinta Country Club include matchups like Nick Dunlap and Sam Burns at 11:41 a.m., Justin Thomas and Jason Day at 12:58 p.m., and Rickie Fowler at 1:31 p.m. At the Nicklaus Tournament Course, players like Sam Ryder and Zach Johnson tee off at 12:36 p.m., while Danny Willett and Victor Perez start at 12:47 p.m. Finally, at the Pete Dye Stadium Course, Matt Kuchar and Cam Davis begin at 12:14 p.m., followed by Sungjae Im and Mackenzie Hughes at 12:58 p.m.
As the 2025 American Express gets underway, fans are eager to see if Nick Dunlap can continue his winning ways and if other top players will rise to the occasion. With multiple viewing options available, including TV coverage and online streaming, golf enthusiasts can follow all the action from the tournament. Stay tuned for updates and highlights from the American Express as the competition heats up at PGA West in La Quinta, California.
