Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Nick Dunlap Compete at The American Express at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., – Thursday-Sunday Coverage on GOLF Channel Begins at 4 p.m. ET

The PGA Tour is rolling into California for The American Express this week. Last season, amateur Nick Dunlap won his first professional event in a history-making appearance. N0w, 17-year-old Blades Brown makes his professional debut looking to make similar history.

Blades Brown, 17, is making his professional debut at the American Express and knows there will be “hills and valleys” in his young career.

Brown was already gaining national attention as the American Junior Golf Association’s top-ranked player in the Class of 2026. In 2023, he beat Bobby Jones' record as the youngest golfer to medal at an amateur event,

A high school junior from Nashville, Tennessee will be making his pro golf debut at the first signature event of the season on Thursday. Blades Brown will join the PGA Tour after turning pro in December and will play in his first tournament at La Quinta.