Dunlap finished the year in the FedEx Cup playoffs and comes to The American Express ranked 32nd in the world. At the Sony Open in Hawaii last week, Dunlap tied for 10th. For Dunlap, returning to the scene of his breakthrough victory means reliving old memories.

After two weeks in Hawaii, the PGA Tour is on the mainland for the first time this year as The American Express tees off Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. It's also the first of several events on tour that utilize multiple courses -- in this case,

The PGA Tour is rolling into California for The American Express this week. Last season, amateur Nick Dunlap won his first professional event in a history-making appearance. N0w, 17-year-old Blades Brown makes his professional debut looking to make similar history.

Nick Dunlap opened up about defending his American Express title in 2025. He won two PGA Tour titles in 2024 and his first PGA Tour victory came at the American Express, where he finished at 29 under 259 by defeating Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Nick Dunlap will return to the scene of one of the PGA Tour’s most remarkable stories when he defends his title at The American Express.