The American Express is a professional golf tournament that is part of the PGA Tour schedule. It has a long history dating back to 1960 when it was first played as the Palm Springs Golf Classic. Over the years, the tournament has undergone several changes in name and location, but it has remained a staple on the PGA Tour calendar. The tournament has been hosted at a variety of venues, most recently at the PGA West in La Quinta, California.
The tournament has been won by some of the biggest names in golf history, including Phil Mickelson, who has won the tournament a record 4 times, and other notable winners such as Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, and Jason Dufner.
One of the most historic moments in the tournament came in 2004, when Phil Mickelson won his 4th consecutive American Express title, becoming the first player in PGA Tour history to win the same event four years in a row. He set a new tournament record with a final score of 260 (-28) and became the first player in PGA Tour history to win the same event four times in a row.
Another memorable moment came in 2018, when Phil Mickelson won in a playoff over Justin Thomas, becoming the oldest winner on the PGA Tour at the age of 47, and also the only player to win the tournament 5 times.
The American Express is considered one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour and is known for its challenging course and high-quality field of players. With a rich history and a reputation for producing exciting finishes, the tournament continues to attract golf fans from around the world.
List of Winners of the American Express PGA Tournament
(2021) Max Homa
In 2021, Max Homa won his 2nd PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round with a 3-stroke lead over Tony Finau and played a steady round of golf to win by 4 strokes. He shot a final round 68, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Homa, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Homa had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Homa’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time. It was also the first of his two wins on the PGA Tour. This victory for Homa also came with a historic note as he became the first player to win the American Express and NCAA Individual Golf Championship.
(2020) Andrew Landry
In 2020, Andrew Landry won his first PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round with a one-stroke lead over Scottie Scheffler and Abraham Ancer and played a steady round of golf to win by two strokes. He shot a final round 67, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Landry, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Landry had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Landry’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time. This win was also particularly notable as it came on the week when the tournament was shortened to 54 holes due to bad weather, making it the shortest tournament in PGA Tour history.
(2019) Adam Long
In 2019, Adam Long won his first PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round tied for the lead with Phil Mickelson and played a solid round of golf to win by one stroke. He shot a final round 67, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Long, who had been playing on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events until that point. Long had never finished higher than 14th place in a PGA Tour event before this win, making it a major upset and breakthrough for him. This win helped to establish him as a top player on the tour and it was one of the most memorable moments of the year.
(2018) Phil Mickelson
In 2018, Phil Mickelson won his 5th PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round tied for the lead with Justin Thomas and played a solid round of golf to win in a playoff. It was a historic victory for Mickelson, as he became the oldest winner on the PGA Tour at the age of 47 and also the only player to win the tournament 5 times. It was also significant for Mickelson as it came after a period of poor form and a lack of wins, this victory marked a return to the top of his game. This win helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour and it was one of the most memorable moments of the year.
(2017) Hudson Swafford
In 2017, Hudson Swafford won his first PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round with a one-stroke lead over Adam Hadwin and played a steady round of golf to win by two strokes. He shot a final round 66, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Swafford, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Swafford had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Swafford’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time.
(2016) Jason Dufner
In 2016, Jason Dufner won his fifth PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round with a one-stroke lead over David Lingmerth and played a steady round of golf to win by one stroke. He shot a final round 67, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Dufner, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Dufner had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Dufner’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time.
(2015) Bill Haas
In 2015, Bill Haas won his 6th PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round tied for the lead with Gary Woodland and played a solid round of golf to win by one stroke. He shot a final round 67, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Haas, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Haas had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Haas’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time.
(2014) Patrick Reed
In 2014, Patrick Reed won his 3rd PGA Tour event at the American Express. He entered the final round tied for the lead with Ryan Palmer and played a solid round of golf to win by one stroke. He shot a final round 66, which included a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory. This win was a significant milestone for Reed, who had been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour for several years but had struggled to win events despite a number of close calls. This victory came in a tournament where Reed had never finished higher than 11th place before, but he was able to overcome that and secure the win. This win was also particularly notable as it was Reed’s first win of the season and it helped to establish him as one of the top players on the tour at the time.
(2013) Brian Gay
In 2012, Mark Wilson won the Waste Management Phoenix Open, one of the most popular events on the PGA Tour. The tournament was held at the TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, and attracted a large number of fans from around the country. Wilson entered the final round in a tie for the lead, but a bogey-free round of 65 helped him secure the victory. He finished the tournament at 17-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Jason Dufner. It was his fourth PGA Tour victory and his first since the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii. Wilson’s victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open was a remarkable achievement, as he had to fend off a strong field of competitors. He started the final round with a two-stroke lead, but soon found himself in a tie with Dufner. However, he was able to maintain his composure and make birdies on the 16th and 17th holes to seal the victory. The win was a testament to his skill and determination, and it cemented his position as one of the top golfers on the PGA Tour.
(2012) Mark Wilson
In 2012, Mark Wilson won the Waste Management Phoenix Open, held at the TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. He entered the final round tied for the lead, but a bogey-free round of 65 helped him secure the victory, finishing the tournament at 17-under-par, one stroke ahead of runner-up Jason Dufner. This victory was his 4th PGA Tour win, and first since the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii. This win marked the highlight of his career and his last PGA Tour win. He had notable finishes in Masters and US Open but was not able to secure another victory. He retired in 2018 and now works as a commentator for PGA Tour events.
(2011) Jhonattan Vegas
In 2011, Jhonattan Vegas won the Bob Hope Classic, which was held in La Quinta, California. He shot a final round of 66 to finish the tournament at 25-under-par, which was good for a three-stroke victory over Bill Haas. It was his first PGA Tour victory and came as a surprise as he was relatively unknown at the time. This victory helped establish him as a legitimate contender on the PGA Tour, and he went on to have a successful career. He has since won three more PGA Tour events, including the 2019 RBC Canadian Open.
(2010) Bill Haas
In 2010, Bill Haas won the Tour Championship, which was the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour. He shot a final round of 66 to finish the tournament at 12-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Hunter Mahan. He also won the FedEx Cup that year, becoming the first player to win the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup in the same year. This was his first PGA Tour victory, but he has since gone on to win several more tournaments, including the 2011 Tour Championship, and is considered one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour.
(2009) Phil Mickelson
In 2009, Phil Mickelson won the Tour Championship, which was the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour. He shot a final round of 66 to finish the tournament at 12-under-par, which was good for a two-stroke victory over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker. He also won the FedEx Cup that year, becoming the second player to win the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup in the same year. This was his fourth win of the season and 39th of his career. This win was a significant one for him as it came after a tough period in his personal life. He was able to balance his family life and golf career and this win was a testament to his resilience.
(2008) Phil Mickelson
In 2008, Phil Mickelson won the Masters tournament, which is one of the four major championships in professional golf. He shot a final round of 69 to finish the tournament at five-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Lee Westwood. This was his third Master’s victory and fourth major championship overall. This win was particularly emotional for Mickelson, as his wife, Amy, had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and he had taken time off from the tour to support her. He dedicated the victory to her and his family, and it was seen as a testament to his mental toughness and ability to overcome adversity.
(2007) Phil Mickelson
In 2007, Phil Mickelson won the Players Championship, which is considered one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour, often referred to as the “fifth major”. He shot a final round of 66 to finish the tournament at 11-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson. This was his first victory at The Players Championship, and it was his third win of the season. He was able to overcome a difficult start to the tournament and made a comeback with a strong finish. This win solidified his position as one of the top players on the PGA Tour and it was a huge confidence boost for him heading into the major tournaments.
(2006) Phil Mickelson
In 2006, Phil Mickelson won the Masters tournament, which is one of the four major championships in professional golf. He shot a final round of 69 to finish the tournament at two-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Tim Clark and Steve Flesch. This was his second Master’s victory and third major championship overall. This win was particularly significant for Mickelson, as it was the first major championship of his career and it came after years of finishing as the runner-up in major tournaments. This win was seen as a validation of his talent and it made him one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour.
(2005) Chad Campbell
In 2005, Chad Campbell won the Tour Championship, which was the final event of the PGA Tour season. He shot a final round of 70 to finish the tournament at 8-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Luke Donald and Bart Bryant. This was his first PGA Tour victory and it helped him secure the 10th spot in the Official World Golf Rankings. This win was a huge breakthrough for Campbell, who had been playing well on the tour for a few years but had not yet been able to secure a victory. It was a significant moment in his career, and it set the stage for more success in the years to come. He went on to win 2 more PGA tour events and secure a spot in the Ryder cup team.
(2004) Phil Mickelson
In 2004, Phil Mickelson won the Masters tournament, which is one of the four major championships in professional golf. He shot a final round of 67 to finish the tournament at nine-under-par, which was good for a two-stroke victory over Ernie Els and Chris DiMarco. This was his first Master’s victory and second major championship overall. This win was particularly meaningful for Mickelson as he had a reputation of being the “best player never to win a major” and he had finished as the runner-up at The Masters three times before. This victory at Augusta National, one of the most iconic venues in golf, was a huge accomplishment for him and it solidified his place among the all-time greats in the game. Truly, this man is a champion of his game!
(2003) Chad Campbell
Chad Campbell won The Tour Championship in 2003 but was runner-up to surprise winner Shaun Micheel at the PGA Championship. He finished 7th on the PGA Tour Money List and claimed a second PGA Tour win in 2004, which gave him a strong start to 2006, where he won the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. He won his fourth PGA Tour Title by just one stroke at the 2007 Viking Classing – absolutely an amazing move!
(2002) Phil Mickelson
In 2002, Phil Mickelson won the BellSouth Classic, which was a PGA Tour event held in Duluth, Georgia. He shot a final round of 66 to finish the tournament at 18-under-par, which was good for a two-stroke victory over Stewart Cink. This was his fifth PGA Tour victory and his first of the 2002 season. This win was significant for Mickelson as it came after a few years of inconsistent play. He was able to regain his form and win on the tour again. This victory was a good confidence boost for him, and he went on to win another four PGA Tour events that year and finish second in the FedEx Cup.
(2001) David Duval
In 2001, David Duval won the Tour Championship, which was the final event of the PGA Tour season and the culminating event of the FedEx Cup playoffs. He shot a final round of 67 to finish the tournament at 12-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Phil Mickelson. This was his final PGA Tour win, and it helped him secure the FedEx Cup, becoming the first player to do so. This win was a fitting end to a successful year for Duval, who had won four other PGA Tour events that year and finished 2nd in the Official World Golf Rankings. Duval’s career was marked by a period of remarkable consistency, he won 13 PGA tour events in total and reached the world’s number-one ranking.
(2000) Phil Mickelson
In 2000, Phil Mickelson won the BellSouth Classic, which was a PGA Tour event held in Duluth, Georgia. He shot a final round of 67 to finish the tournament at 15-under-par, which was good for a one-stroke victory over Tiger Woods. This was his fourth PGA Tour victory and his first of the 2000 season. This win was significant for Mickelson as it was his first win in more than a year, and it came against a strong field that included Tiger Woods, who was the number one player in the world at the time. This win helped Mickelson regain his confidence and he went on to have a successful year, winning two more PGA Tour events and securing a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
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