There's plenty of star power near the top of the leaderboard at the American Express through 54 holes — Jason Day (19 under), Patrick Cantlay (18 under), Justin Thomas (17 under), just to name a few — but there are also nearly a dozen notable names who are packing their bags early after missing the cut on Saturday afternoon.

Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express.

With 18 holes remaining at the 2025 American Express in the California desert, Sepp Straka owns the lead at 23 under. He's four shots clear of Charley Hoffman, Jason Day and Justin Lower at 19 under. There were several PGA Tour stars who missed the cut Saturday afternoon including Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau and Tom Kim.

Rookie William Mouw paid the price for going in the San Andreas Fault bunker at the par-5 16th hole at the Stadium Course at PGA West.

William Mouw paid the price for going in the San Andreas Fault bunker at the par-5 16th hole at the Stadium Course at PGA West.

Everything to know about former Brentwood Academy golf star Blades Brown, 17, making his pro golf debut at the PGA Tour American Express Tournament.