Pavelski wins Tahoe movie star golf occasion; Barkley is 69th

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Former NHL participant Joe Pavelski received the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe, closing with an eagle to beat former pitcher John Smoltz by 9 factors in a wire-to-wire victory within the movie star occasion.

Pavelski had a 29-point spherical underneath the modified Stableford scoring system to complete with 73 factors. He was second final 12 months behind former tennis participant Mardy Fish.

“I do not know what to say, truly,” stated Pavelski, who turned 41 on Friday. “However simply an incredible week. This place is unimaginable. It means the world to me.”

Pavelski earned $150,000 from the $750,000 purse.

Smoltz had a 28-point spherical.

“I used to be attempting to place warmth on anyone, the highest three,” Smoltz stated. “I used to be simply attempting to climb as many individuals as I may.”

Nation star Jake Owen was third at 62 after a 21-point day.

Taylor Twellman, the previous soccer participant who shared the second-round lead with Pavelski, was fourth at 61. He had 17 factors within the last spherical.

NBA star Stephen Curry, the 2023 winner, was fifth at 58 after a 23-point spherical.

Charles Barkley was 69th within the 90-player area at minus-17 factors.