2024 The American Express tournament: Round 1 Thursday tee times, pairings and featured groups
The PGA Tour Golf has been taking place in Hawaii for the past two weeks. This week’s tournament is the American Express and will be played on American continental soil with a unique format. Golf enthusiasts are in for a treat as the tournament unfolds across three different courses: the Stadium Course, Linta Country Club, and the Nicholas Tournament Course. All three courses share a par-72 layout and measure under 7,200 yards. They have reachable par-fives, and the small greens demand precision from the players. The dormant rough minimizes the penalty for missing fairways, allowing players to use their drivers, occasionally opting for three-woods confidently. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The American Express™ (@theamexgolf) The Stadium Course hosts half of the rounds and is known for its transformation into a “wedge fest.” The absence of significant rough penalties allows players to position themselves strategically for approach shots, turni...