Pavelski and Twellman Lead American Century Championship
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Former NHL player Joe Pavelski birdied the final three holes on Saturday, sharing the lead of the second round with former soccer player Taylor Twellman at the American Century Championship, held at Edgewood Tahoe. Pavelski, who led the first round and finished in second place last year, tied with Twellman at 44 points, using the modified Stableford scoring system. Twellman had a round of 23 points.Country music singer Jake Owen placed third with 41 points, after a round of 25 points. Adam Thielen, wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, was one point behind, after scoring 21 points. Annika Sorenstam, former LPGA Tour star, accumulated 20 points, reaching 37. Tony Romo and Mark Mulder, both three-time champions, were at 36 points, as was John Smoltz. Stephen Curry, 2023 champion, had a round of 14 points, tying with Fish at 35. Charles Barkley lost 16 points, dropping from 24th to 61st place in the tournament, which had 90 participants. In total, Barkley obtained -7 points. Former baseball player Jimmy Rollins achieved a hole-in-one on the 12th hole, a 154-yard par 3. As a prize, he won a Mastercraft boat valued at $325,000.Obviously, Twellman has been playing great. Finishing with birdie, birdie, birdie and being tied with him, I accept it all day.
Joe Pavelski
