Thrilling Victory for Steph Curry as He Clinches Celebrity Golf Tournament with Spectacular Final Shot

Steph Curry Claims Victory at American Century Championship

A basketball legend on the court, Steph Curry proved his prowess on the golf course over the weekend. In a stunning display of skill and determination, the Golden State Warriors icon emerged victorious in the American Century Championship held in Stateline, Nevada.

Curry’s triumph marked a significant achievement as he became the first active professional athlete to win this celebrity tournament in over two decades. The last time an athlete of his caliber claimed victory was twenty-three years ago!

The excitement began on Saturday when Curry amazed spectators with an incredible hole-in-one from a distance of 152 yards at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. But it was during Sunday’s final putt that he secured his win with a walk-off eagle, finishing just two points ahead of former US tennis player Mardy Fish.

Notably, after sinking his winning shot, Curry made a beeline for his wife Ayesha. He expressed deep gratitude towards her for supporting his love for golf even during their vacation time together: “She knows how much I love this game… So as soon as I made it, I knew where she was and had to go straight to her.”

This remarkable accomplishment earned him not only praise but also a $125,000 winner’s prize. The competition featured more than ninety star-studded participants ranging from Hollywood actors and comedians to prominent athletes like NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Aaron Rodgers.

Taking His Love for Golf Seriously

Curry’s passion for golf goes beyond casual enjoyment. In fact, he takes his love for the sport so seriously that he formed the “Underrated Golf Tour” in 2022. This initiative aims to provide underrepresented young players with a competitive platform and covers all their expenses.

Golf serves as a therapeutic escape from the intensity of professional basketball for Curry. He approaches the fairways with equal dedication and focus, just like he does on the court. Before teeing off on Sunday, Curry was seen checking his pulse—something he usually does during timeouts in basketball games.

Explaining this unique approach, Curry shared: “I do a lot of breathing work during basketball games to control all of that and recover quicker. So I try to bring that philosophy out here because I’m a fish out of water.”

A Long-awaited Redemption

This tournament held particular significance for Steph Curry as it took place shortly after his team’s playoff run came to an end earlier this year. Following their Western Conference semifinals defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, he eagerly anticipated participating in more golf events throughout the year.

“That was a lot of motivation… not giving up hope that it would have to take till I was retired,” said Curry when asked about his preparation for this championship.

The last two months were dedicated specifically towards fine-tuning his game for this very moment—a running joke amongst those close to him but one which ultimately paid off magnificently!