The American Express 2024: Preview, betting tips, how to watch

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It’s a second consecutive week on the PGA Tour without a defending champion.

The American Express will be without last year’s victor Jon Rahm following his exit to LIV Golf last month, but a strong field will compete, nonetheless.

And it’s a unique event, as three courses are in play to decide the winner, with Patrick Cantlay, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele all set to return after a week off.

Two names further down the Official Golf World Rankings (OWGR) will make eye-catching appearances, too.

Michael Block earned his place in the event after winning the PGA of Southern California’s section championship last September, while Daniel Berger makes his first PGA Tour start since the 2022 U.S. Open.

Previously known for its celebrity Pro-Am, the tournament formerly had five rounds of competition until its format changed in 2012.

Before that, the winning score reached a high of 36-under-par, courtesy of Joe Durant in 2021, while Patrick Reed’s 28-under-par effort in 2014 is yet to be bettered.

Here is everything you need to know…

The American Express details

Course: Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta CC, Nicklaus Tournament Course

Course Stats: N/A

Defending Champion: Jon Rahm

Purse: $8,400,000

Winner’s Share: $1,440,000

The American Express betting tips

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The American Express how to watch

Here’s how UK viewers can tune in this week…

Thursday: Sky Sports Golf, 9pm

Friday: Sky Sports Golf, 9pm

Saturday: Sky Sports Red Button, 6pm

Sunday: Sky Sports Red Button, 6pm