The PGA Tour reached its third event of the season, the first back on the mainland and in California for the American Express. The three-course rotation over the first three rounds included stops at the Pete Dye Stadium Course,

The PGA Tour returned to the mainland U.S. this week, and once again three southern California courses were the scene for the American Express. The event offered an $8.8 million purse, with $1.584 million to the winner.