Mardy Fish hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Former tennis player Mardy Fish racked up 83 points to win the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament on Sunday in Stateline, Nev.
Fish is now a two-time champion at the event, which he also won in 2020. He nearly matched the tournament record of 84 points set by former NFL quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver in 2010.
The modified Stableford scoring system is used at the American Century, meaning golfers get one point for a par, three for a birdie and six for an eagle. Points can also be lost, with two coming off the board for a double bogey or anything worse.
“I’ve won a few of the celebrity golf tournaments, and so I felt comfortable kind of coming into here having won in Dallas and in Maine,” Fish said. “And this is the one you really want to win. American Century is really the Super Bowl, culminating the rest of the year.”
Fish racked up 26 points on Sunday in the third and final round at Edgewood Tahoe.
Eighteen-year NHL veteran Joe Pavelski came in second with 79 points, followed by golfing legend Annika Sorenstam (68 points) and a pair of former major league pitchers in John Smoltz (64) and Derek Lowe (62), who finished in fourth and fifth, respectively.
Last year’s champion, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, did not participate in the tournament. He is currently with the U.S. men’s basketball team as it prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
–Field Level Media
Former tennis player Mardy Fish proved his golfing prowess once again by winning the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Stateline, Nev. Fish, a two-time champion of the event, dominated the field with 83 points, coming close to breaking the tournament record set by Billy Joe Tolliver in 2010.
The American Century Championship uses a modified Stableford scoring system, where players earn points for pars, birdies, and eagles, but can also lose points for double bogeys or worse. Fish’s consistency and skill on the course led him to victory in this prestigious tournament.
In his post-tournament interview, Fish expressed his confidence and comfort in playing celebrity golf tournaments, citing his previous wins in Dallas and Maine. Winning the American Century Championship was a significant achievement for Fish, who considers it the pinnacle event of the year.
Despite facing tough competition, Fish maintained his composure and delivered a stellar performance in the final round at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. NHL veteran Joe Pavelski finished in second place, followed by golfing legend Annika Sorenstam and former MLB pitchers John Smoltz and Derek Lowe.
Notably absent from this year’s tournament was defending champion Stephen Curry, who was busy preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics with the U.S. men’s basketball team. Fish’s victory solidifies his status as a dominant force in celebrity golf, and fans can look forward to seeing more great performances from him in the future.
