The final round of the 2026 American Express at PGA West’s Stadium Course in La Quinta, California, is set to be an exciting showdown. Scheduled for January 25, the climax of the tournament will feature a tight race among top contenders, including reigning PGA Tour Player of the Year, Scottie Scheffler, who is currently positioned to challenge for his 20th career victory.
Scheffler began the third round tied for the lead but finished with a solid score of four-under 68, placing him at 21 under par for the tournament. Despite his strong performance, he is currently one shot behind Si Woo Kim, who surged ahead with an impressive six-under 66. Also in contention is 18-year-old Blades Brown, who is looking to make history as one of the youngest winners on the PGA Tour.
Final Grouping and Tee Times
The final trio of Scheffler, Kim, and Brown will tee off together at 1:35 p.m. ET. This grouping promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion as each player vies for the prestigious title. Kim is in search of his fifth Tour win, while Brown aims to secure his first professional victory.
Fans can catch all the action during the final round on Golf Channel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For those wanting earlier access, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive streaming coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET, showcasing featured groups and key holes throughout the day.
The complete tee times for the final round at the 2026 American Express are as follows:
Tee No. 1
– 11:23 a.m. – Chad Ramey, David Ford, Adrien Saddier
– 11:34 a.m. – Jordan Smith, Ryo Hisatsune, Matthieu Pavon
– 11:45 a.m. – Sahith Theegala, Harris English, Min Woo Lee
– 11:56 a.m. – Adam Scott, Nick Taylor, Johnny Keefer
– 12:07 p.m. – Karl Vilips, Robert MacIntyre, Sam Ryder
– 12:18 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Pierceson Coody, Joel Dahmen
– 12:29 p.m. – Zach Bauchou, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day
– 12:40 p.m. – Ryan Gerard, Sam Burns, Ben Griffin
– 12:51 p.m. – Sam Stevens, Haotong Li, Russell Henley
– 1:02 p.m. – Jacob Bridgeman, Austin Smotherman, Patrick Cantlay
– 1:13 p.m. – Matt McCarty, Andrew Putnam, J.T. Poston
– 1:24 p.m. – Eric Cole, Wyndham Clark, Tom Hoge
– 1:35 p.m. – Si Woo Kim, Blades Brown, Scottie Scheffler
Tee No. 10
– 11:23 a.m. – Dylan Wu, Rasmus Højgaard, Max Homa
– 11:34 a.m. – A.J. Ewart, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Seamus Power
– 11:45 a.m. – David Lipsky, Davis Riley, Max Greyserman
– 11:56 a.m. – S.H. Kim, Gary Woodland, Keith Mitchell
– 12:07 p.m. – Alex Smalley, Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips
– 12:18 p.m. – Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Davis Chatfield, Daniel Berger
– 12:29 p.m. – Tom Kim, Taylor Moore, John Parry
– 12:40 p.m. – Denny McCarthy, Harry Hall, Matt Kuchar
– 12:51 p.m. – Carson Young, Zach Johnson, Ricky Castillo
– 1:02 p.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Mac Meissner, Will Zalatoris
– 1:13 p.m. – Billy Horschel, Zecheng Dou
– 1:24 p.m. – Rafael Campos, Michael Brennan
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As the final round approaches, anticipation builds for a captivating conclusion to the 2026 American Express. Fans and players alike are poised for an unforgettable day of golf.
