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Joe Pavelski Wins American Century Championship With 18th-Hole Eagle

Sealing his first celebrity golf title at Edgewood Tahoe, he finished nine points clear under the modified Stableford system.

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STATELINE, NEVADA - JULY 13: Joe Pavelski celebrates with the trophy after the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 13, 2025 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Pavelski led every round and closed with 29 points Sunday to complete a wire-to-wire triumph.
  • An eagle on the par-5 18th hole lifted his total to 73 points in the celebrity event.
  • He rebounded from a runner-up finish to Mardy Fish in 2024 to capture his inaugural championship.
  • The annual charity tournament at Edgewood Tahoe features a modified Stableford scoring format and draws former professional athletes.
  • John Smoltz finished second with 64 points while Jake Owen and Taylor Twellman claimed third and fourth place.