American Century Championship wraps with former Staten Islanders Colin Jost and Rich Eisen among celebs
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA, JUL 13 – Joe Pavelski secured his first American Century Championship title with a final-hole eagle, finishing nine points ahead of John Smoltz in a charity event benefiting medical research.
- Joe Pavelski won the 2025 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday, beating John Smoltz by nine points.
- Pavelski secured this victory roughly one year after retiring from the NHL, marking his ninth appearance at the event.
- He finished with 73 points, including a walk-off eagle putt, while more than 80 players competed in the charity tournament.
- Pavelski took home $150K from the total prize fund of $750K and expressed his gratitude for the enthusiastic support from Sharks and Bay Area fans during his victory.
- This event, produced by NBC Sports and in its 36th year, raises funds for charities, underscoring Pavelski's continued success beyond hockey.
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Joe Pavelski wins the 2025 American Century Championship
STATELINE, Nev. – After nine years of attendance, former San Jose Shark forward Joe Pavelski finally clinched his first win at the 2025 American Century Championship. Pavelski has nearly tasted ACC gold in the past, finishing in 3rd in 2023 and 2nd in 2024. “I believed I was ready for it. There was a stretch, probably two, three weeks ago, I was playing really good,” said Pavelski. “Then I kind of went on a really — not a roller coaster ride, …

Former NHL player Joe Pavelski wins the American Century celebrity golf event
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe, closing with an eagle to beat former pitcher John Smoltz by nine points in a wire-to-wire victory in the celebrity event.
American Century Championship wraps with former Staten Islanders Colin Jost and Rich Eisen among celebs
The final day of the 2025 American Century Championship unfolds today at the scenic Edgewood Tahoe South in Nevada, marking the culmination of a star-studded charity event.
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