A few weeks ago, he and Golden State Warrior teammate Klay Thompson played in the latest edition of The Match series opposite Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The Splash Brothers went on to lose.
This week, Curry is back on the golf course, this time at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe.
And now he has a highlight to show his buddies.
During the second round, Curry canned a hole-in-one at the par-3 seventh after birdieing the sixth.
Steph Curry can hit long shots even when he’s not on the court.
NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer Stephen Curry is well-known for making unbelievable shots. Those shots just normally don’t come on the golf course.
But in addition to his exploits on the court, where he’s won four NBA Championships, he’s also an avid golfer and routinely competes in celebrity events.
At the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity tournament held Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on the shores of Lake Tahoe, Curry cracked the highlight reel with a putt you’ll just have to see for yourself.
Despite putting from a distance that would make a pro shudder and on a green with a nasty break, Curry wasn’t fazed. He played the break absolutely perfectly, sinking the putt as — in perfect Steph Curry fashion — he walked away, not even looking back at the fantastic putt he had just holed.
After finishing at 3-under for the first round, Curry leads the tournament — which uses a Modified Stableford system (translation: A high score is actually good in this format) — with 27 points.
Curry will look to win the ACC Championship for the first time and dethrone defending champion and three-time event winner Tony Romo.
Travis Kelce is no stranger to smothering opponents on the football field for the Kansas City Chiefs. He can also mash a golf ball.
Two weeks ago, Kelce and Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes topped Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in Capital One’s The Match in Las Vegas. Now, Kelce has another golfing accolade he can add to his resume: long drive champion.
Kelce and other celebrities are at Lake Tahoe this week for the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. It’s one of the best fan events of the year, as celebrities take on one another in a modified Stableford format over 54 holes. Tony Romo, the defending champion, is the favorite to win. Action gets underway Friday.
However, the two-time Super Bowl winning tight end gets bragging rights for being the longest off the tee. During Thursday’s long drive competition, Kelce mashed his tee shot with a carry (!!!) of 362 yards to win the title.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nevada — DeMarcus Ware played in front of 90,000 screaming fans as a pro football player with the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.
Ware, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, won a Super Bowl with the Broncos in the 2015 season.
But playing golf in the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood still makes him a little uneasy, even in his sixth time at South Lake Tahoe.
Ware is part of the 93-player field this week in the 34th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The tournament takes place Friday through Sunday. Tickets for Saturday are sold out.
Ware, listed at 5,000-1 odds to win, says his golf game has slightly improved over the past six years, so those odds annoy him.
“It pisses me off a little bit. It’s 5,000 to 1. So they’re thinking I’m probably going to be at the back of the pack,” Ware said.
He admits to being a little nervous, but excited about playing in the ACC.
“It’s one of the most intimidating things. I’m used to coming through with 90,000 (fans) and it’s really loud. And I’m used to that. And you’re used to things (like) moving offensive linemen, quarterbacks talking — but when you’re up there (on the tee box) you’re singled out,” Ware said. “When you get up over that tee and that’s your first swing, everybody’s totally quiet.
“So it’s like, ‘Wait a minute, is everybody waiting on that result for me to hit that ball in the fairway?’ And it’s a narrow fairway because of the fans to the right and fans to the left. And I can spray that thing. It can go either way, left or right.”
Ware has been working with a golf coach to help his game.
“Been really dialing in on where to hit the ball, strategy of the game, because you know you can play better because when you play with the guys you have the shots but you just don’t finish. Now it’s all about finishing. You can’t go out there and three-putt. That doesn’t work,” Ware said.
He said the first time a player gets hit in a football game it cranks up his adrenaline. But in golf, there is some trepidation about the first shot.
“(You) get comfortable. And now you’re, like, ‘OK, cool, I got this, I’m actually walking,’ and you don’t have to worry about it,” Ware said.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) pass rushes in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Ware said the Broncos should be a sleeper pick to win the Super Bowl this season, thanks to new head coach Sean Payton opening up the offense for Russell Wilson.
“They’ve been playing a lot from behind and still been able to win football games. So now if they can get ahead and the pass rush can actually turn on a little bit, I think the team is going to be a team where they’re, like, ‘Hold on, wait a minute. That’s the Denver Broncos? That’s the team that last year didn’t play like they should,'” Ware said. “So I think this year is going to be a total turnaround, especially with Sean Payton. I played with him in Dallas. I played against him when he was coaching at the Saints. I think it’s going to be a perfect thing for the Denver Broncos.”
Ware said as his Hall of Fame induction gets closer (Aug. 5) the more he rewrites his speech, having changed it about 10 or 12 times already.
He said narrowing down his career to the 10-12 minutes he will get to speak is challenging.
“You can’t fill your speech up with names. You’ve got to fill it up with either experiences or things that will stick in people’s minds, so when you leave that stage you know exactly what you said is meant and they know exactly why you were up there and how you got to the point to where you were,” Ware said.
The American Century Championship uses modified Stableford rules in the 54-hole tournament. Points are awarded as follows: 10 points for a double eagle, 8 points for a hole-in-one, 3 points for a birdie, 1 point for par, no points for bogey, and minus 2 for a double-bogey.
Purse
The total purse for the event is $600K, with $125K going to the winner.
Charity
This year’s event benefits The Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which is described as a “world-class biomedical research organization dedicated to uncovering the causes, treatments and cures for life-threatening diseases.” This marks the second consecutive year that the event has benefited The Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
There’s no shortage of celebrities at Lake Tahoe this week.
It’s time for celebrities to hit the links.
The 2023 American Century Championship is here, as celebrities from every walk of life are in Lake Tahoe to take on Edgewood Tahoe. The event begins Friday with the final round coming Sunday. It’s a 54-hole event using modified Stableford scoring.
Tony Romo is the defending champion. It was his third time capturing the title, including in 2018 and 2019.
Come the weekend, there will be live coverage on NBC and Peacock from 2-30 p.m.-6 p.m. ET. On Friday, Peacock will show coverage from 4-6 p.m. ET and a rerun will air on Golf Channel from 9:30-11:30 p.m. ET.
Take a look at some of the best photos from the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Everyone’s favorite celebrity event is right around the corner, as stars are set to tee it up in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe July 14-16.
Steph Curry, one of the favorites to win the tournament, got in a bit of a warmup a few weeks ago as he played alongside his Golden State Warrior teammate Klay Thompson in the latest edition of The Match series. The Splash Brothers lost to Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas.
Defending champion Tony Romo, legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback, is the betting favorite at 5/2.
Here are the top 10 betting favorites for the 2023 American Century Championship.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and TE Travis Kelce will participate in the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.
This year marks the 34th edition of the golf tournament dubbed the “Super Bowl of celebrity golf.” The 54-hole tournament, which raises funds for local and national charities will take place from Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16 and airs on NBC, Golf Channel and Peacock. At stake is a purse of $600,000.
This year’s field of celebrity competitors features 90 golfers, with Mahomes and Kelce headlining the show for Kansas City. A few former Chiefs players, like Alex Smith and Marcus Allen, will also be among those competing. In all they’ve got actors, musicians, athletes and more set to compete this year.
Last year, Mahomes finished 51st in the celebrity golf tourney, tied with David Carr. Kelce placed 66th, which was the same placement he had the year prior.
All participants in the American Century Championship will use modified Stableford rules in the 54-hole tournament. Points are awarded as follows: 10 points for a double eagle, 8 points for a hole-in-one, 3 points for a birdie, 1 point for par, no points for a bogey, and minus 2 for a double bogey.
While the tournament isn’t set to begin until Friday, practice rounds officially begin on Wednesday, July 12.
Several new faces will be in the field this summer at the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood, along with many of the longtime fan favorites.
Among the newcomers, Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams is making his debut in the American Century Championship, set for July 12-16 at Edgewood.
More first-timers include comedian Nate Bargatze; Mike Golic, former NFL lineman and radio personality; Alex Killorn, forward with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning; Zach LaVine, All-Star forward with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls; Baker Mayfield, quarterback with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Robert Saleh, coach of the New York Jets and a former San Francisco 49ers assistant; and JJ Watt, a former NFL All-Pro defensive end.
One notable absence is Justin Timberlake, who will not be able to play in this summer’s event due to a scheduling conflict.
The celebrity golf event at Edgewood, entering its 34th year, also raises funds for local and national charities and distributes a purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format.
Annika Sorenstam during the ACC Golf Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Photo by Tom R. Smedes/Special to RGJ)
2023 celebrity golf acceptance list
As of March 25, 2023
* – first year participants
*Davante Adams, NFL All-Pro wide receiver, Las Vegas Raiders
Josh Allen, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, Buffalo Bills
Marcus Allen, NFL Hall of Fame running back
Ray Allen, Hall of Fame NBA guard
Bret Baier, FOX News chief political correspondent
Ronde Barber, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
*Nate Bargatze, comedian
Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer / analyst: Inside the NBA
Brian Baumgartner, actor/comedian: The Office
Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Joe Buck, play-by-play Monday Night Football
Reggie Bush, former All-Pro NFL running back / Heisman winner
Canelo Alvarez, best pound-for-pound boxer in the world
Derek Carr, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Vince Carter, former NBA All-Star guard/forward
Chace Crawford, actor, “The Boys” and “Gossip Girl”
Dell Curry, former NBA guard
Seth Curry, Brooklyn Nets guard
Stephen Curry, four-time NBA champ and two-time NBA MVP, Golden State Warriors
Vinny Del Negro, former NBA head coach
Jay DeMarcus, singer/musician, Rascal Flatts
Dylan Dreyer, Today Show anchor and meteorologist
John Elway, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
Marshall Faulk, NFL Hall of Fame running back
Mardy Fish, professional tennis player
Larry Fitzgerald, former All-Pro NFL wide receiver
Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL quarterback
Dwight Freeney, former All-Pro NFL defensive end
Jared Goff, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, Detroit Lions
*Mike Golic, former NFL lineman and radio host/personality
Robbie Gould, All-Pro NFL placekicker, San Francisco 49ers
AJ Hawk, former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker
Colin Jost, comedian/actor/writer: lead writer for Saturday Night Live
Travis Kelce, All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion tight end KC Chiefs
*Alex Killorn, NHL forward, Tampa Bay Lightning
Larry the Cable Guy, actor/comedian
*Zach LaVine, All-Star NBA forward, Chicago Bulls
Jon Lester, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Derek Lowe, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Kyle Lowry, All-Star NBA guard, Miami Heat
Patrick Mahomes, NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Mauer, former MLB MVP catcher
*Baker Mayfield, Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pat McAfee, host, “The Pat McAfee Show,” former All-Pro punter
Jim McMahon, former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
Kevin Millar, former MLB player, current MLB analyst
The Miz, professional wrestler, WWE
Mark Mulder, former MLB All-Star pitcher
John O’Hurley, actor, “Seinfeld”
TJ Oshie, NHL All-Star forward, Washington Capitals
Jake Owen, country recording artist
Joe Pavelski, All-Star NHL forward, Dallas Stars
Doug Pederson, head coach, Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael Peña, actor, “Fantasy Island,” “Narcos: Mexico”
Patrick Peterson, All-Pro NFL cornerback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Quayle, former vice president of the United States
Alfonso Ribeiro, actor, “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”
Jerry Rice, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver
Rob Riggle, actor/comedian
Aaron Rodgers, All-Pro NFL quarterback
Ray Romano, actor, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Ice Age”
Tony Romo, former Pro Bowl quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
CC Sabathia, former MLB Cy Young award-winning pitcher
*Robert Saleh, head coach, New York Jets
Jason Scheff, musician, Chicago
Alex Smith, former Pro Bowl NFL quarterback
Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher
Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Fame member, 72-time winner, LPGA
Kathryn Tappen, reporter, NBC Sports
Miles Teller, actor, “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Offer”
Joe Theismann, former MVP and All-Pro NFL quarterback
Adam Thielen, Pro-Bowl NFL wide receiver Carolina Panthers
Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker
Shane Victorino, former MLB All-Star outfielder
Mike Vrabel, NFL head coach, Tennessee Titans
Jack Wagner, actor and singer, “General Hospital”
Tim Wakefield, former MLB All-Star pitcher
*JJ Watt, former All-Pro NFL defensive end
DeMarcus Ware, Hall of Fame NFL defensive end
David Wells, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Jayson Werth, former MLB All-Star outfielder
Andrew Whitworth, former All-Pro NFL offensive lineman
Charles Woodson, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back
Steve Young, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
