After a promising start, Nashville's Blades Brown had a rocky finish as he missed the cut in his first tournament as a professional golfer at the 2025 American Express.

Brown made six birdies in a row on his front nine and had eight birdies in nine holes at one point. Brown shot an 8-under 64, rising to a tie for 41st. He began the day in 117th place after shooting an even-par 72 in his first round as a pro.

Blades Brown was the story of the American Express, with the 17-year-old making birdies and thrilling galleries in his pro debut.

He's just 17 years old, but Blades Brown, making his first pro start at PGA Tour's American Express, has an old-soul perspective thanks to life lessons learned from his dad's successful battle with le

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

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.

Blades Brown made PGA Tour history on Jan. 17 when he carded an eight-under 64 — the lowest score in a PGA Tour round by a player under the age of 18 in the past 40 years. At 17, Brown made his pro debut this week at the American Express golf tournament.

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 .

Nashville's Blades Brown, 17, missed the cut in his first PGA Tour event as a pro at the American Express tournament. What's next?