Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace at The American Express.

Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth US PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on Friday to share the halfway lead in the American Express tournament with Rico Hoey of the Philippines.

With no internal out of bounds, Hoffman took advantage of a small opening left of the par-5 finishing hole – and succeeded all four times.

PGA Tour veteran Charley Hoffman and the Philippines Rico Hoey share the lead at The American Express at halfway; former major winner Jason Day remains in the mix; watch the third round from 7pm on Saturday,

Charley Hoffman lauded praise to the rising star Blades Brown for the impressive game at The American Express 2025. The PGA Tour players are competing this week in La Quinta.

The No. 223-ranked New Zealander birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round.

US golfer Charley Hoffman and Filipino player Rico Hoey shot a pair of 63s to take the halfway lead at The American Express tournament in California.

Hoffman finds himself in the hunt for his first victory since 2016 in the same tournament in which he bagged his first, back in 2007. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sepp Straka overcomes some late nerves to claim his third PGA Tour title by edgin out Justin Thomas at The American Express.

Leading final round scores on Sunday in the US PGA Tour's American Express tournament in La Quinta, California (USA unless stated; par-72):

Pro Charley Hoffman dumped two golf balls into the water during the American Express — then got a “big break” after an intriguing rules talk.