Blades Brown, 17, is making his pro debut at this week's 2025 American Express. On Friday, he's showing why he belongs on the game's biggest stage.

Nashville’s Blades Brown, who is 17, will play the second round of his pro golf career on Friday at the PGA Tour American Express Golf tournament .

Blades Brown had a bogey, a double bogey, three birdies and 13 pars for an even-par 72 in his first-ever round as a pro golfer

Brown had a bogey, a double bogey, three birdies and 13 pars for an even-par 72 in his first-ever round as a pro golfer.

He has full sponsorships from Callaway and Travis Mathew. Before turning pro, Brown was pursued by virtually every top NCAA golf program as the American Junior Golf Association’s top-ranked player in the Class of 2026.

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.