Scottie Scheffler makes his 2026 debut amid palm trees and desert at The American Express
January 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler makes his 2026 debut at The American Express. The world’s No. 1 player has been playing plenty of matches at home in Dallas. But he’s like most of the 156 players in the California desert this week in trying to shake off tournament rust. Scheffler has played only one time since the Ryder Cup last September. That’s also true for the likes of Ludvig Aberg and defending champion Sepp Straka. They all say the desert courses are ideal to give them an idea where their games are at. Great weather makes it feel like playing in a dome.