Founded in 1960, The Desert Classic is a storied PGA Tour tradition in the Coachella Valley and a cornerstone of the tour’s West Coast Swing. Formerly hosted by Bob Hope and famous for its celebrity-filled pro-am, the tournament has welcomed legends from Arnold Palmer to U.S. presidents. Now known as The American Express, it continues its legacy as a premier winter golf event rooted in philanthropy and desert history.
The American Express
January 19, 2026 – January 25, 2026
Venue
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