Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his strongest memory from his win in 2025, which was trying to avoid PGA West's "Monster Bunker," on the PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium Course's No. 16, down the stretch. 

Defending champion Sepp Straka on avoiding treacherous 'Monster Bunker' at The American Express

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "The Life: Neal Shipley presented by JLab," the latest installment of PGA TOUR Studios' "The Life" franchise, taking fans beyond the scorecard to uncover what drives their favorite players and who they are off the course. The show — giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into how Shipley forged a path to the PGA TOUR that is uniquely his own — premieres Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'The Life: Neal Shipley presented by JLab,' premiering Jan. 24

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose makes his first albatross — and the first albatross of the league — from 225 yards, then celebrates with his team.

Justin Rose holes out electric albatross for LAGC at TGL

In Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club’s Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala defeat Jupiter Links' Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: LAGC takes down Jupiter Links, Justin Rose makes league's first albatross

Ahead of the 2026 The American Express, world No. 1 and reigning Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler discusses being tournament ready and how preparation and simulation cannot compare to playing 72 holes in events.

Scottie Scheffler on preparing for tournament golf, shaking off rust at The American Express

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Six-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa reflects on his up-and-down 2025 season while expressing optimism for the new season.

Max Homa’s challenging '25 swing journey

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa pours in a 17-foot birdie putt, then LAGC successfully throws the Hammer to force Jupiter Links' hand. Jupiter Links ultimately did not convert the birdie putt.

Collin Morikawa drains match-clinching putt at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links throws the Hammer before the par-4 13th hole, then Max Homa makes a birdie to limit LAGC's lead.

Max Homa makes clutch putt for Jupiter Links

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose strikes his tee shot on the par-3 seventh hole close. Jupiter Links GC's Max Homa responds with a tee shot that hits the flagstick and almost goes in for the first ace in TGL history.

Justin Rose dials it in, Max Homa responds at TGL

During Match No. 5 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club alternate Akshay Bhatia sticks his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole, and his team eventually wins the hole.

Akshay Bhatia throws a dart for Jupiter Links at TGL

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii, Chris Gotterup shoots a final-round 6-under 64 to claim his third win on the PGA TOUR.


Chris Gotterup makes closing par to win Sony Open 

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Ryan Gerard's drive on the 382-yard, par-4 15th traveled 229 yards and landed in the left fairway, leaving 148 yards to the hole. His 140-yard approach shot landed on the left side of the green, 26 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made a 26-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Gerard sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Hideki Matsuyama's tee shot on the 189-yard par-3 17th hole traveled 183 yards and landed on the left green, 20 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made a 20-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Chris Gotterup's drive on the 503-yard, par-4 13th went 342 yards into the left fairway, his 153-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 26 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 26-foot 1-inch putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup sinks 26-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Davis Riley's drive on the 466-yard, par-4 fifth hole traveled 315 yards and landed in the left rough, leaving 157 yards to the hole. His 161-yard approach shot from the rough landed on the right side of the green, 21 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made a 21-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Riley pours in birdie putt for three-stroke lead at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Kevin Roy’s tee shot on the 217-yard par-3 4th hole traveled 227 yards, landing on the left green and leaving a 43-foot 9-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Kevin Roy sinks 44-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Zecheng Dou's drive on the 448-yard, par-4 16th hole traveled 277 yards and landed in the right bunker, leaving 186 yards to the hole, his 168-yard approach shot from the fairway bunker landed on the left side of the green, 55 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made a 55-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Zecheng Dou holes out 55-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Joe Highsmith’s 325-yard drive on the 432-yard, par-4 14th hole lands in the right rough, leaving 114 yards to the hole, his 110-yard approach shot from the primary rough lands on the right side of the green, 27 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he makes the 27-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Joe Highsmith sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Sony Open

In the final round of the 2026 Sony Open, Joe Highsmith's tee shot on the 163-yard par-3 7th hole traveled 170 yards, landing on the right green and leaving a 23-foot 2-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Joe Highsmith sinks 23-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at Sony Open

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives his top five longshots who can make a move this week at The American Express.

Running with Rick: Five longshots to back at The American Express

Nineteen-time PGA TOUR Scottie Scheffler has a knack for holing out at just the right time. Check out his best hole-outs of his career that just get longer. 
 

Scottie Scheffler hole-outs but they increasingly get longer

 Scottie Scheffler or the field? Matt Every and Chris Breece give their thoughts on the top matchups this week at the second event of the season, The American Express.

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at picks for The American Express

South African Christiaan Maas, currently a senior at the University of Texas and ranked No. 2 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2026, discusses his family's rugby ties, his course management and drawing inspiration from Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. Also hear from Texas men's golf coach John Fields as he shares his impressions of Maas as a player and leader of his team.

Get to know Texas senior Christiaan Maas

Prior to the 2026 The American Express, defending champion Sepp Straka reflects on his win at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and his overall successful 2025 season.

Sepp Straka reflects on 2025 win at The American Express

 Follow Sony Open in Hawaii winner Chris Gotterup at Waialae Country Club after he clinches his third TOUR victory.

Chris Gotterup mic'd up after winning Sony Open

Check the best moments of all time from The American Express, including David Duval's memorable 59 and Arnold Palmer shooting his age at 71. 
 

Best moments from The American Express

Check out the biggest betting odds that hit this week at the season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii.

Golfbet Recap: Top five bets that hit at Sony Open

PGA TOUR rising stars Luke Clanton and David Ford test out their skills in the "Hit The Number Challenge" at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Players attempt to hit eight different yardages exactly on the number on the driving range at Waialae Country Club.

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