Brown, 18, sits tied with Scottie Scheffler and one shot off the lead entering Sunday’s final round of The American Express, where Brown could become the PGA Tour’s second-youngest winner ever.
PGA Tour highlights: 2026 American Express, Round 3
The American Express heads towards an epic conclusion at Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif, following a 54-hole cut Saturday. Here's a look back at Round 3 play.
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Scottie Scheffler is a big draw in the strongest American Express field in years. And now there’s a teenager who was one putt away from becoming the youngest player in PGA Tour history to break 60.
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Blades Brown, 18, had PGA Tour history on the line Friday at the American Express. A missed putt on the ninth hole left Brown with a 12-under 60 for Round 2 — good enough for the tournament course record but a stroke off what would have made him the youngest player to shoot a 59.
Luke Clanton withdrew from the 2026 American Express before Round 2 play. Rico Hoey shot a 37 on the front nine before pulling out of the tournament Friday. Nick Dunlap left after finishing Round 2.
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