The American Express, Round 1: How to watch, featured groups, live scores, tee times, TV times

The PGA TOUR heads to the West Coast for the first round of The American Express, starting Thursday from La Quinta, California. The star-studded field includes world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and many more. Three courses will once again be in use: Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta Country Club and Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Here's everything you need to know to follow the action.

Leaderboard | Tee times

HOW TO FOLLOW (all times ET)

Television:

• Thursday-Sunday: 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel)

PGA TOUR LIVE ON ESPN+

PGA TOUR LIVE is available exclusively on ESPN+

• Main feed: Primary tournament coverage featuring the best action from across the course
• Marquee group: New “marquee group” showcasing every shot from each player in the group
• Featured groups: Traditional PGA TOUR LIVE coverage of two concurrent featured groups
• Featured holes: A combination of par-3s and iconic or pivotal holes

Radio on SiriusXM and free at PGATOUR.com/liveaudio:

• Thursday-Friday: 1-7 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 2-7 p.m.

FEATURED GROUPS

Thursday

Marquee group:

• 1:20 p.m.: Will Zalatoris, Daniel Berger

Featured groups:

• 12:14 p.m.: Chez Reavie, Kevin Kisner
  
• 12:58 p.m.: Billy Horschel, Camilo Villegas

Featured Holes: 4 (par 3), 13 (par 3), 16 (par 5), 17 (par 3)

Friday

Marquee group:

• 12:58 p.m.: Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee

Featured groups:

• 12:58 p.m.: Matt Kuchar, Nick Taylor
  
• 1:31 p.m.: Sungjae Im, Cameron Champ

Featured Holes: 4 (par 3), 13 (par 3), 16 (par 5), 17 (par 3)

Saturday

Marquee group:

• 1:31 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay

Featured groups:

• 12:25 p.m. Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas
• 12:58 p.m. Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau

Featured Holes: 4 (par 3), 13 (par 3), 16 (par 5), 17 (par 3)

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Odds Outlook: Scottie Scheffler favored among star-studded field at The American Express