2025 American Express Round 1: TV Schedule, How to Watch Tournament Opener at PGA West
The 2025 American Express kicks off Thursday at PGA West in La Quinta, California, featuring defending champion Nick Dunlap who made history last year as the first amateur winner since Phil Mickelson in 1991.
The tournament will be played across three courses: La Quinta Country Club, Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Pete Dye Stadium Course.
TV Coverage & Streaming
- Golf Channel: 4-7 p.m. ET
- PGA Tour Live on ESPN+: Starting 11:30 a.m. ET
- NBCSports.com and NBC Sports App: Live simulcast of Golf Channel coverage (cable subscription required)
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Notable First Round Tee Times (ET)
- 11:41 a.m. – Nick Dunlap, Sam Burns
- 12:14 p.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel
- 12:58 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Jason Day
- 1:31 p.m. – Wyndham Clark, Rickie Fowler
- 11:41 a.m. – Tony Finau, Will Zalatoris
- 12:58 p.m. – Si Woo Kim, Kurt Kitayama
[Complete tee times for all three courses provided in original list format]
Players will rotate through all three courses over the first three rounds, with the final round being played at the Stadium Course for those who make the cut.