The tournament in the California desert is unique on the PGA Tour: It's the only event that is played on three different golf courses.

Follow live updates as Brentwood Academy golf star Blades Brown, 17, makes his pro golf debut at the PGA Tour American Express Tournament.

Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Nick Dunlap Compete at The American Express at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., – Thursday-Sunday Coverage on GOLF Channel Begins at 4 p.m. ET

Here's what you need to know for the 2025 American Express, including TV information. The purse at the American Express is $8.5 million with $1.584 million going to the winner. Golf Channel will carry live coverage all four days of the American Express, as will ESPN+.

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.

Blades Brown, 17, is making his professional debut at the American Express and knows there will be “hills and valleys” in his young career.

A high school junior from Nashville, Tennessee will be making his pro golf debut at the first signature event of the season on Thursday. Blades Brown will join the PGA Tour after turning pro in December and will play in his first tournament at La Quinta.