The PGA is Back The American Express

by Publisher CoachellaValley | December 26, 2021 12:30 pm

LA QUINTA, CALIF. – Recent U.S. Ryder Cup winners Tony Finau and Scottie Scheffler and 2021 tournament winner Si Woo Kim have committed to return to play in The American Express from Jan. 20-23, 2022 alongside tournament host and World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson, who won his sixth major championship and 45th PGA TOUR title at the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.

The American Express™ is a 72-hole PGA TOUR event that every January, in the Coachella Valley features 156 of the world’s best golfers playing for a $6.7 million purse. It is part of the FedExCup and often provides the winners of the event a precursor to a successful season. Past champions include World Golf Hall-of-Famers Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Johnny Miller and Phil Mickelson, and PGA TOUR favorites Patrick Reed, Charley Hoffman, Jon Rahm, and Jason Dufner.

Tournament Director Pat McCabe at PGA West being interviewed by KESQ during the American Express Media Day. Photo Craige Campbell / CoachellaValley.com

Spectator tickets for The American Express (the Coachella Valley’s PGA TOUR golf event from Jan. 19-23, 2022) are now on sale, at the tournament’s official website, www.theamexgolf.com[1].

DESERT BEER COMPANY (DBC), NOW OPEN IN PALM DESERT[2]

The American Express welcomes spectators back and will return to its traditional Pro-Am format at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif.

Live concerts will also return [3]on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22 on the driving range at PGA WEST following golf action. Concert acts will be announced at a later date. The tournament is closed to the public on Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18.

New in 2022, the tournament will feature two types of spectator ticket offerings – General Admission and Champions Club, with the latter set alongside the 18th green on the PGA WEST Stadium Course and providing upgraded, premium hospitality from Thursday, January 20–Sunday, January 23. American Express Card Members receive a 20% discount on all online ticket orders, along with on-site tournament merchandise and concessions.

Maroon 5, Brad Paisley to perform, the American Express[4]

General Spectator parking is along Jefferson Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 54 (adjacent to the SilverRock Resort) with free shuttle service to PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club. Daily parking passes are available online for $20, while weekly parking passes (good through Jan. 19-23) are available for $50.

Filmed Live in the Coachella Valley National Sports Show[5]

Ticket options and pricing for The American Express are as follows:

GENERAL ADMISSION

(Ticket provides access to the tournament grounds and all public fan venues. Read about fan venues at www.theamexgolf.com/fan-experience[6])

Wednesday: $35

Thursday: $65

Friday (includes access to Friday concert): $125

Saturday (includes access to Saturday concert): $125

Sunday: $65

Three-day ticket (good for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday): $85

CHAMPIONS CLUB

(Ticket provides access to the Champions Club — including a hosted Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Full Bar — as well as preferred parking, access to upgraded concert viewing section for Friday/Saturday ticketholders only, and access to the tournament grounds and all public fan venues. Read about fan venues at www.theamexgolf.com/fan-experience[6])

Thursday: $200

Friday (includes preferred parking and access to upgraded concert viewing): $350

Saturday (includes preferred parking access to upgraded concert viewing): $350

Sunday: $200

In accordance with the tournament’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, it is anticipated that all spectators of The American Express are to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of one’s entry into the tournament. More detailed information will be provided closer to the tournament, and for the most updated health and safety information please visit www.theamexgolf.com/health–safety.html[7].

Endnotes:
  1. www.theamexgolf.com: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theamexgolf.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdamians%40bzapr.com%7C918a07bf1d644979ce2f08d99d813cfd%7C3674bf0f3d5b41a99e3785c6140a53d5%7C0%7C0%7C637714000677276076%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Tz%2FkYG5KfQMXsVqPaSmjCacthZUviuEc3aoMDI3kM44%3D&reserved=0
  2. DESERT BEER COMPANY (DBC), NOW OPEN IN PALM DESERT: https://coachellavalley.com/desert-beer-company-dbc-now-open-inside/
  3. Live concerts will also return : https://coachellavalley.com/maroon-5-brad-paisley-to-perform-the-american-express/
  4. Maroon 5, Brad Paisley to perform, the American Express: https://coachellavalley.com/maroon-5-brad-paisley-to-perform-the-american-express/
  5. Filmed Live in the Coachella Valley National Sports Show: https://coachellavalley.com/watch-now-go-long-live-with-barry-long-ii-coachellavalley-com-2/
  6. www.theamexgolf.com/fan-experience: http://www.theamexgolf.com/fan-experience
  7. www.theamexgolf.com/health–safety.html: http://www.theamexgolf.com/health--safety.html

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