The 2026 American Express is heating up, with a thrilling final round in store! But who will emerge as the champion?
The Young Contender: 18-year-old Blades Brown is making waves, finishing strong in Round 3 and positioning himself for a historic win. He could become the second-youngest PGA Tour winner ever, a remarkable feat! But can he maintain his momentum and handle the pressure?
The tournament reaches its climax on Sunday, January 24th, at the Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, California. After a tense 54-hole cut, the leaderboard is stacked with talent. Leading the pack is Si Woo Kim, who's 22 under par, with Brown and world number one Scottie Scheffler hot on his heels, just one stroke behind.
Controversial Groupings: The final round promises intense competition, with some intriguing pairings. At 1:35 p.m. ET, Kim, Brown, and Scheffler will form a power trio, battling it out in the final threesome. But here's where it gets controversial: some argue that such a high-stakes grouping should be determined by a draw, ensuring a level playing field. What's your take?
Golf Channel will bring you all the action, with comprehensive coverage throughout the day:
- 3 PM: Golf Central Pregame - Get ready for the main event with expert analysis and insights.
- 4 PM: American Express final round - Witness the drama unfold as the golfers tackle the challenging course.
- 7 PM: Golf Central Postgame - Recap the day's highlights and hear from the players themselves.
And now, the moment you've been waiting for - the full tee times and groupings for the final round:
Final Round Tee Times:
11:23 AM - Chad Ramey, David Ford, Adrien Saddier
11:23 AM - Dylan Wu, Rasmus Højgaard, Max Homa
11:34 AM - Jordan Smith, Ryo Hisatsune, Matthieu Pavon
11:34 AM - A.J. Ewart, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Seamus Power
11:45 AM - Sahith Theegala, Harris English, Min Woo Lee
11:45 AM - David Lipsky, Davis Riley, Max Greyserman
11:56 AM - Adam Scott, Nick Taylor, Johnny Keefer
11:56 AM - S.H. Kim, Gary Woodland, Keith Mitchell
12:07 PM - Karl Vilips, Robert MacIntyre, Sam Ryder
12:07 PM - Alex Smalley, Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips
12:18 PM - Matt Fitzpatrick, Pierceson Coody, Joel Dahmen
12:18 PM - Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Davis Chatfield, Daniel Berger
12:29 PM - Zach Bauchou, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day
12:29 PM - Tom Kim, Taylor Moore, John Parry
12:40 PM - Ryan Gerard, Sam Burns, Ben Griffin
12:40 PM - Denny McCarthy, Harry Hall, Matt Kuchar
12:51 PM - Sam Stevens, Haotong Li, Russell Henley
12:51 PM - Carson Young, Zach Johnson, Ricky Castillo
1:02 PM - Jacob Bridgeman, Austin Smotherman, Patrick Cantlay
1:02 PM - Patrick Rodgers, Mac Meissner, Will Zalatoris
1:13 PM - Matt McCarty, Andrew Putnam, J.T. Poston
1:13 PM - Billy Horschel, Zecheng Dou
1:24 PM - Eric Cole, Wyndham Clark, Tom Hoge
1:24 PM - Rafael Campos, Michael Brennan
1:35 PM - Si Woo Kim, Blades Brown, Scottie Scheffler
Will Blades Brown defy the odds and claim victory? Or will experience prevail? Tune in to find out! And don't forget to share your predictions in the comments below. Who do you think will win, and why? Let's spark some lively discussions!
