The year started with a bang for golf fans with the Sentry Tournament earlier this month. The excitement was soon followed by the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. Now the PGA Tour travels to California for the third event of the year, the American Express. With its huge purse and competitive field, the event is sure to keep golf fans on the edge of their seats for the four days.
The defending champion, Hudson Swafford, will not be at the event. The pro defected to LIV Golf last year and is therefore banned from participating in PGA Tour events. This means the event will see a new champion take hold of the trophy.
The competitive field of the American Express
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The event sees a huge field of 156 players. the American Express is one of two Tour pro-am events held during the year, and the pros play with an amateur for the first three days. The players also rotate between three different courses for the first three rounds.
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Jan 23, 2022; La Quinta, California, USA; Hudson Swafford speaks to the media after winning the American Express golf tournament at Pete Dye Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
Unlike the typical Tour events, this tournament sees a cut made after the third round instead of the second. 65 players and ties will move on to play the final round. Among those competing for the title is Jon Rahm, who earlier this month beat the competitive field of the Sentry TOC. Joining his is also, World Rank 2 Scottie Scheffler, and Tony Finau.
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Each of them will be looking for a win, hoping to get their hands on the title and the perks that come along with it. All the players who make it to the final round will receive a part of the purse.
How much does the winner take from the Tour event?
As per Golf News Net, The total purse of American Express for 2023 stands at $8 million. The winner will receive the standard 18% payout as per the PGA Tour’s prize money distribution chart. This will see him take home a whopping $1,422,000.
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Jan 20, 2022; La Quinta, California, USA; Patrick Cantlay putts on the second green during the first round of the American Express golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
In addition to the huge prize money, the winner will also earn 500 FedEx Cup points. He will also receive 52 Official World Golf Ranking points, which are based on field strength. The winner will also receive a two-year PGA Tour exemption and an exemption into the Tournament of Champions next year.
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Prize Money Breakdown
| Position | Payout |
| 1 | $1,440,000 |
| 2 | $872,000 |
| 3 | $552,000 |
| 4 | $392,000 |
| 5 | $328,000 |
| 6 | $290,000 |
| 7 | $270,000 |
| 8 | $250,000 |
| 9 | $234,000 |
| 10 | $218,000 |
| 11 | $202,000 |
| 12 | $186,000 |
| 13 | $170,000 |
| 14 | $154,000 |
| 15 | $146,000 |
| 16 | $138,000 |
| 17 | $130,000 |
| 18 | $122,000 |
| 19 | $114,000 |
| 20 | $106,000 |
| 21 | $98,000 |
| 22 | $90,000 |
| 23 | $83,600 |
| 24 | $77,200 |
| 25 | $70,800 |
| 26 | $64,400 |
| 27 | $62,000 |
| 28 | $59,600 |
| 29 | $57,200 |
| 30 | $54,800 |
| 31 | $52,400 |
| 32 | $50,000 |
| 33 | $47,600 |
| 34 | $45,600 |
| 35 | $43,600 |
| 36 | $41,600 |
| 37 | $39,600 |
| 38 | $38,000 |
| 39 | $36,400 |
| 40 | $34,800 |
| 41 | $33,200 |
| 42 | $31,600 |
| 43 | $30,000 |
| 44 | $28,400 |
| 45 | $26,800 |
| 46 | $25,200 |
| 47 | $23,600 |
| 48 | $22,320 |
| 49 | $21,200 |
| 50 | $20,560 |
| 51 | $20,080 |
| 52 | $19,600 |
| 53 | $19,280 |
| 54 | $18,960 |
| 55 | $18,800 |
| 56 | $18,640 |
| 57 | $18,480 |
| 58 | $18,320 |
| 59 | $18,160 |
| 60 | $18,000 |
| 61 | $17,840 |
| 62 | $17,680 |
| 63 | $17,520 |
| 64 | $17,360 |
| 65 | $17,200 |
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