ChefThe spectacular hole-in-one celebration and walk-off eagle putt to win the American Century Championship were just two of the ways Stephen Curry made this week at the tournament unforgettable. The fans of the sport were surely taken aback by the renowned athlete’s consistent great performance in a sport they aren’t accustomed to seeing him in.
On Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe South in Stateline, Nevada, the ACC’s final round was won by “Chef “Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who had a three-point deficit over the opposition.
Stephen Curry wins the ACC tournament
Before celebrating, “The Golden Boy” didn’t even wait for his winning putt to land in the cup. Unquestionably, Steph is one of the all-time great NBA shooters, but he’s also one of the most reliable. It took incredible courage to strike the putt and not even watch it fall in. Curry had to come back. He made the par-5 18th matter despite making four bogeys on the back.
The Chef left it in the first cut after driving it well. He then made his approach shot, allowing himself the opportunity to get a look at the eagle. On his birdie putt, Mardy Fish had a chance to win, but when he missed it, clutch Curry focused and made the buzzer-beater.
STEPH CURRY WITH THE WALK OFF PUTT TO WIN THE AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPš„š
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Despite the fact that he is an NBA player, all eyes were on him to see if he could pull off the victory. The 10-time NBA Player of the Month excels at a variety of non-basketball activities, which is very unfair to us mere mortals.
Curry’s godliness has been established, and nothing can stop him from doing what he does best. He won the American Century Championship, making him the first athlete āwho is still actively competingā since 2000. The four-time NBA champion is moreover the only African American to have ever won this competition.
Sports icon who competed alongside Curry at the ACC event
The roster for the ACC event indeed reads more like an ultra-long list of who’s who. From Larry, The Cable Guy to master pugilist Canelo Alvarez, all in all around 80 celebrities from all walks of sports, entertainment, and business worlds are participating in the celebrity golf tournament. Steph discussed the tournament at a news conference prior to its beginning.
“I am always excited to be here. I love the event so much. It’s become- a kind of family tradition with me, my dad, and my brother in the field,” he stated. It’s important to remember that this week, Charles Barkley will play on the pitch with Steph Curry. During a pre-tournament press conference, Curry was asked about Barkley’s placement in the top 70.
Here’s how the 2-time NBA Most Valuable Player responded. āNo chanceā¦ Iām just spiteful because they beat me, him, and Phil in The Match a long time ago. I havenāt been able to get my revenge, so Iām a hater. I donāt think heās going to get it,ā he answered.
The American Century Championship was first held in 1999. It typically takes place on the Eaglewood Tahoe Golf Course near Lake Tahoe’s shore during the second week of July.
