Scottie Scheffler begins his 2026 season at The American Express in California, where the field is considered one of the strongest ever due to the cancellation of The Sentry. Notable players making their season debuts include Patrick Cantlay, Ludvig Aberg, Justin Rose, and defending champion Sepp Straka. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy headlines the Dubai Desert Classic, the first major event on the European tour, with several top players and newcomers from LIV Golf joining the field. In Hawaii, the PGA Tour Champions season opens at Hualalai, featuring past champions and notable sponsor exemptions, while the Korn Ferry Tour continues in the Bahamas. Other tours are also underway in Australia and South Africa, marking a busy week across the global golf calendar.