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At the American Century Championship, Joe Pavelski leads after the first round, while Charles Barkley impresses with his best-ever performance, including an eagle, and Stephen Curry remains close behind, playing with family members and staying in contention.
Mardy Fish reveals that a heckler who cost him the American Century Championship had bet on Stephen Curry to win the tournament. The heckler yelled during Fish's backswing, causing him to hook his tee shot, while Curry scored an eagle to secure the victory. Fish expressed surprise that such incidents don't happen more often given the prevalence of betting in golf. Both Fish and Curry condemned the heckler's actions, with Curry acknowledging the unfortunate situation and praising Fish's resilience.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship golf tournament and took a playful shot at Sacramento Kings fans, noting their vocal presence during the tournament. Curry's comment comes after the Warriors defeated the Kings in the NBA playoffs, and despite some on-court drama, there is no real bad blood between the teams. Kings guard De'Aaron Fox even walked the 18th hole with Curry's group. The Kings aim to bounce back next season and contend for an NBA title.
Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors icon, won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament with a walk-off eagle, becoming the first active professional athlete to win the event in 23 years. Curry's victory came after a sensational hole-in-one and a nerveless final putt, securing him a two-point victory over former US tennis player Mardy Fish. The win earned Curry a $125,000 prize and marked his love for golf, which he considers his therapy away from basketball.
Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, won the American Century Championship celebrity golf event in Stateline, Nevada, with a final-round eagle putt on the 18th hole. Curry finished two points ahead of former tennis player Mardy Fish, shooting a 25 on Sunday for a three-round total of 75. Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski took third place, while Mark Mulder, a former baseball pitcher, finished fourth. Curry's victory adds to his impressive performance, which included a hole-in-one on Saturday.
Steph Curry wins the 2023 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe with a long eagle putt on the 18th hole, following his hole-in-one the previous day. Curry's victory came with 75 points, surpassing retired tennis pro Mardy Fish, and he became the first active athlete to win the ACC since 2000. Joe Pavelski finished third, Mark Mulder fourth, and Aaron Rodgers fifth. Curry's father, Dell, finished 11th, while his brother, Seth, tied for 46th.
Steph Curry, the NBA star, won his first American Century Championship title in golf, scoring 25 points in the final round and securing victory with a buzzer-beater putt. Curry finished with 75 total points, surpassing retired tennis player Mardy Fish and former San Jose Sharks star Joe Pavelski. This makes Curry the third active professional athlete to win the tournament. Known for his basketball achievements, including four NBA championships and being the all-time 3-point leader, Curry now adds a golf championship to his list of accolades.
Stephen Curry made a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament, maintaining his lead in the event. Curry's shot on the 152-yard par-three seventh hole earned him eight points in the modified Stableford scoring system. The Golden State Warriors star described the moment as "wild" and said he "blacked out" after seeing the ball disappear into the hole. Curry, who started playing golf at the age of 10, had his second career hole-in-one and is currently three points ahead of NHL forward Joe Pavelski and former tennis player Mardy Fish.
Steph Curry amazed spectators at the American Century Championship by hitting a jaw-dropping hole-in-one on the seventh hole. After running the length of the hole in celebration, Curry expressed his disbelief and exhaustion. The ace was his second ever, and it helped boost his lead in the tournament, earning him eight points and a tournament-best score of 43 points through eight holes in round two.
NBA star Stephen Curry made a hole-in-one at the seventh hole during the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, causing him and his caddie to explode with excitement. This was Curry's second ace and the first-ever on the seventh hole. The ace came a day after Curry made an impressive 20-foot putt. Going into the second round, Curry led the tournament and expressed the importance of not getting ahead of himself.
Steph Curry describes his "black out" moment after hitting a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship, celebrating by sprinting the length of the 7th hole. Despite struggling in the middle of his round, Curry relied on his mental toughness to bounce back and finish strong. He is currently the 36-hole leader and hopes to close the deal on Sunday.
Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, made a hole-in-one at the American Century Championship celebrity tournament in Nevada. After sinking the shot, Curry ran down the fairway in celebration. He had been leading the tournament after the first two rounds and credited his offseason golf coaching for his improved performance.
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry sinks a hole-in-one on the seventh hole at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, marking the first ever hole-in-one at that hole. Curry's shot came from 152 yards out and earned him eight points in the modified Stableford format, giving him a 10-point lead midway through the second round.
Steph Curry responded to a question about Charles Barkley's chances of finishing in the top 70 at the American Century Championship by saying there was "no chance" due to their past rivalry and his own spitefulness. Curry, an avid golfer, has been unable to get revenge on Barkley for a previous loss, and enjoys teasing him both on and off the golf course. While Barkley has improved his golf swing and lost weight, Curry remains unconvinced of his chances this week.