US EditionFormer NHL Player Wins American Century Championship
NEVADA, JUL 11 – George Kittle made his debut at the American Century Championship, engaging fans with his personality amid a field of 90 celebrities competing for a $750,000 purse, organizers said.
- Joe Pavelski, previously an NHL athlete, secured victory at the American Century Championship held Sunday at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe.
- Joe Pavelski tied for the top position after the second round with Taylor Twellman, a former soccer athlete, following strong showings using the modified Stableford scoring format.
- The tournament featured 90 players, including country star Jake Owen in third place, Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen, and perennial fan favorite Charles Barkley, who was 69th.
- Pavelski ended with an eagle and remarked that closing with three consecutive birdies to tie with his competitor was a result he was more than happy with, securing $150,000 from the $750,000 prize fund.
- Pavelski secured a wire-to-wire victory by nine points over John Smoltz, marking a notable improvement after finishing as the runner-up to Mardy Fish in the previous year's tournament.
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