Fri Jan 17 21:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Dunlap Defends Title at American Express as West Coast Swing Begins

**LA QUINTA, CA** – The PGA Tour’s 2025 season continues this week with The American Express, marking the second full-field event and the start of the coveted West Coast Swing. Amateur-turned-pro Nick Dunlap, fresh off his historic victory at last year’s tournament, returns to La Quinta, California to defend his title against a formidable field.

This year’s event features a star-studded lineup including Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Thomas, all vying to dethrone the young champion. The tournament utilizes a three-course rotation, with a cut implemented after the third round.

Fans can follow the action through various avenues: PGA TOUR LIVE exclusively on ESPN+, PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM, and free live audio at PGATOUR.COM/liveaudio. Elsewhere in PGA news, Srixon has launched its new ZXi line of golf equipment, and Paul Azinger joins the PGA TOUR Champions broadcast team for the 2025 season. Last week’s Sony Open in Hawaii concluded with Nick Taylor securing victory in a playoff.

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