Si Woo Kim Takes Solo Lead at 2026 American Express

Si Woo Kim is currently the outright leader at the 2026 American Express, but the World No. 1 and an 18-year-old playing on a sponsor exemption are right on his heels after 54 holes. The tournament features a 156-man field that plays three different golf courses over the first three days: Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West, Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West, and La Quinta Country Club. Those who make the cut will compete on the Stadium Course for Sunday’s final round.

Leaderboard Highlights

As of the conclusion of Saturday’s third round, the leaderboard is tightly packed. Si Woo Kim leads the field at 22 under par, one shot ahead of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and 18-year-old Blades Brown. A three-way tie for third includes Scheffler, Eric Cole, and Wyndham Clark. The cut line ended up at 11 under, sending several notable players, including defending champion Sepp Straka, packing.

Blades Brown Makes a Strong Statement

Blades Brown, the 18-year-old from Nashville, made three birdies in a row to finish his third round on Saturday. His 4-under 68 put him in a tie for the lead with Scheffler and Kim just after 5 p.m. ET. Brown has been making waves this week, breaking the course record on the Nicklaus Tournament Course just 24 hours earlier.

Wyndham Clark and Eric Cole Fire Stellar Rounds

Wyndham Clark and Eric Cole both fired 6-under 66 rounds at La Quinta Country Club, finishing Saturday’s third round at 20 under par. Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a slow start but caught fire on the back nine, making birdie on five of his last six holes. He’s looking to secure his fourth PGA Tour victory.

Eric Cole, meanwhile, had a bogey-free outing with a stretch of three straight birdies early in the day. He’s aiming for his first career Tour win and is currently tied for the lead.

Scottie Scheffler Stays in the Hunt

Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1, is still in contention despite making his first bogey of 2026. After starting the season with 36 bogey-free holes, he dropped to 16 under after a bogey on the third hole. However, he quickly rebounded with five birdies in his last seven holes, moving to 21 under for the tournament.

Other Notable Performances

Harris English pulled off a remarkable shot on the rocks, which was a big moment for him as he sits three shots inside the 11-under cut line. Blades Brown also had some fun during the tournament, playing rock-paper-scissors with a fan in the gallery.

Ludvig Aberg, a 26-year-old from Sweden, withdrew from the tournament due to illness. He had shot rounds of 68 and 67 over the first two days and was poised to make a run at the cut line.

Final Round Ahead

With the cut line set at 11 under, 67 players are set to compete in Sunday’s final round. The total purse for the 2026 American Express is $9.2 million, with the winner receiving $1.656 million.

Where to Watch

Fans can tune in to watch the third round of the 2026 American Express on Sirius XM from 1-7 p.m., Golf Channel from 4-7 p.m., and ESPN+ from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Golf Channel is available for free on Fubo, while PGA Tour Live is accessible through ESPN+.