Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express.

The PGA Tour returns to the continental United States this week to kick off its West Coast Swing, beginning with the 2025 American Express. Welcoming a full field of 156 players to Palm Springs, California, the American Express will feature a three-course rotation, a 54-hole cut and a defending champion no one saw coming at this time last season.

Nashville’s Blades Brown, who is 17 years old, had a day to remember in the second round of his pro golf career at the PGA Tour American Express

Blades Brown had a bogey, a double bogey, three birdies and 13 pars for an even-par 72 in his first-ever round as a pro golfer

The PGA Tour’s west coast swing began this week as La Quinta, California played host to The American Express. Unfortunately, the world’s best player, Scottie Scheffler, was forced to withdraw following hand surgery.