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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.
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, turning the comPetition into a showcase of wedge skills. There are only a few holes with water hazards, allowing players to dictate their shots and leading to a birdie-laden spectacle.
The American Express is known as a birdie festival, where players aim to score below par. Over the past five years, the average winning score has been 25 under, highlighting the need for players to maintain an aggressive, birdie-seeking mindset throughout the tournament.
The tournament is played in near-perfect scoring conditions, with rare strong winds. Even when the wind does make an appearance, it tends to be mild and potentially assists the players in navigating the courses.
2024 The American Express tournament: Round 1 Thursday tee times
La Quinta Country Club
Nicklaus Tournament Course
Pete Dye Stadium Course
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