Barkley has best round of his life; Pavelski leads field
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He had 17 points in the final round. NBA star Stephen Curry, the 2023 winner, was fifth at 58 after a 23-point round. Charles Barkley was 69th in the 90-player field at minus-17 points.
Few people have been teased as much about their golf game as NBA legend Charles Barkley has. So when he makes a shot that's even a little impressive, people will notice. But this was more than a little impressive.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNVIDEO: Charles Barkley Did The Unthinkable On The Golf Course During The American Century ChampionshipFans and analysts have been poking fun at Charles Barkley’s golf swing for years, but “the Round Mound of Rebound” got the last laugh with a perfect shot at the American Century Championship on Friday.
The former Auburn basketball star’s round at the American Century Championship featured an eagle from the second fairway.
It's the laughs, not their play, that get comedians invited to events like the American Century Championship, which begins Friday in Nevada.
The American Century Championship is one of the most entertaining golf events of the year, and day one did not disappoint, as Charles Barkley put on a show.
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Golf Digest on MSNCharles Barkley holes out incredible eagle (!), shoots his lowest round in 30 years (!!) at American Century ChampionshipBarkley's 9 points in the Stableford scoring system has him well off the 23 by first-round leader Joe Pavelski. But at T-24, Barkley is in great position for his best finish ever in the event—and to crush the over/under of 65.5th place set by Caesars before the tournament.
Barkley has finished dead last in this tournament 10 times. He's ion 24th place out of 90 after the first round this year.
The stars across many different professions gather for one of the most entertaining golf events of the year at the American Century Championship.
Charles Barkley brought confidence to the American Century Championship. He couldn't have dreamt of the round he had on Friday. He reflects on the work he's put in and the hilarious advice he gives himself over the ball.