Golf Channel’s Smylie Kaufman was joined by Matt Fitzpatrick after he finished his second round at the Valspar Championship. They talked about the unique way Fitzpatrick marks his golf balls and broke down some of the best shots of the day. Check out the best moments from this “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra.”
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Thomas, who underwent a microdiscectomy on Nov. 13, provided an update on his recovery on Thursday evening via social media.
Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody took advantage of the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West, with both players finishing at 10-under 62. Scottie Scheffler played at La Quinta, where he didn’t miss a green until the 17th hole.
Tee times, pairings and how to watch Round 2 of The American Express, across all three course in La Quinta, California.
Jason Day’s second shot on the par-4 18th at the Pete Dye Stadium Course clipped the flagstick. He made birdie on his way to an opening 9-under 63 in the 2026 American Express.
On a typical low-scoring day in Palm Springs, Scheffler scorched La Quinta Country Club to the tune of 9-under 63, good for a tie for third behind Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody.
This year at the pro-am-style tournament, Harman mistook an amateur’s ball for his own, according to the broadcast.
Scottie Scheffler began his PGA Tour season with a 9-under 63 at La Quinta Country Club. Watch highlights and hear from the world No. 1 Thursday at The American Express.
There have been some nightmare experiences on the par-5 16th at the Pete Dye Stadium Course. None more frightening than William Mouw’s a year ago at the American Express.
Jimmy Stanger hit three consecutive tee shots into the water on the 13th hole during his first round at the 2026 American Express.
Zalatoris fired a 7-under 65 Thursday at La Quinta Country Club, one of three venues for The American Express, Zalatoris’ first Tour start since missing the cut at the PGA Championship last May and subsequent disc replacement surgery.