Scheffler wins The American Express for 20th PGA Tour title as NBA roundup features Warriors rout
A busy sports slate included Scottie Scheffler pulling away late to win The American Express in California and an NBA roundup that saw Stephen Curry and the Warriors snap a skid with a decisive win in Minneapolis. The results cap a weekend of high-profile competition across golf and pro basketball.
Scottie Scheffler opened his 2026 PGA Tour campaign with a statement win, pulling away down the stretch to capture The American Express in La Quinta, California. In a final-round 66, he built separation with a birdie run and finished at 27-under 261, earning his 20th career PGA Tour victory. The win reinforced Scheffler’s status as the world’s top-ranked golfer and positioned him for another season of contention after a dominant 2024–2025 run. ([indianasrnsportspage.com](https://indianasrnsportspage.com/the-indiana-srn-sportspage-monday-january-26-2026/))
Scheffler’s Sunday surge came on the tournament’s final-day venue, the Pete Dye Stadium Course, where he piled up birdies early and limited mistakes. A cluster of chasers finished four shots back, but the margin underscored the difference between simply going low and being able to apply pressure when a tournament turns into a sprint. ([indianasrnsportspage.com](https://indianasrnsportspage.com/the-indiana-srn-sportspage-monday-january-26-2026/))
In the NBA, the weekend carried into Monday’s news cycle with a roundup led by New Orleans’ win at San Antonio and a notable Golden State result. The Warriors, playing without Jimmy Butler III after his season-ending knee injury, powered past the Minnesota Timberwolves 111–85 in Minneapolis behind 26 points from Stephen Curry and strong contributions from Moses Moody and others. ([indianasrnsportspage.com](https://indianasrnsportspage.com/the-indiana-srn-sportspage-monday-january-26-2026/))
For Golden State, the blowout was as much about defensive control and second-half separation as it was about Curry’s shot-making. For Minnesota, it extended a losing streak and added urgency to a season now defined by inconsistency, roster health questions, and the challenge of generating offense when games speed up. ([indianasrnsportspage.com](https://indianasrnsportspage.com/the-indiana-srn-sportspage-monday-january-26-2026/))
Across sports, the thread is familiar: elite teams and elite players are trying to lock in form early. Scheffler’s win sets a tone for the PGA Tour year, while the Warriors’ performance offered a reminder that even in a reshuffled rotation, teams with structure and shot creation can produce lopsided nights on the road. ([indianasrnsportspage.com](https://indianasrnsportspage.com/the-indiana-srn-sportspage-monday-january-26-2026/))