Steph Curry’s Surprising Finish at the American Century Championship Will Leave Fans Shocked

There’s nothing quite like watching Steph Curry take a swing on the golf course—especially at the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe where the NBA superstar has made a name for himself beyond the hardwood. But Sunday’s final round didn’t quite go as planned for the Warriors legend. Despite entering the day in striking distance of the lead, Curry’s bid for back-to-back ACC titles came up short, ending with a respectable but frustrating fifth-place finish. The coveted trophy instead went to San Jose Sharks icon Joe Pavelski, who finally clinched his first ACC victory after years of near misses. Curry’s game featured flashes of brilliance—four birdies and a battle-hardened resilience—but a costly double bogey on the last hole reminded us that even the greatest competitors face challenges in unfamiliar arenas. After a year away hunting Olympic gold, Curry’s competitive fire remains unquenched, but now his focus shifts back to what he does best—bringing that Larry O’Brien Trophy back to the Bay Area. LEARN MORE

Curry approached the 18th hole on Sunday trailing first place by just a few points, but he needed some Chef magic to pull off the comeback. He warmed up on his way to the hole with his first sport.

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The swish didn’t rub off on Curry’s golf game, however, as he hit his tee shot out of bounds and eventually ended up in the water trap before finishing the tournament’s final hole with a double bogey.

It wasn’t a bad day for Curry on the course, however, as the four-time NBA champion entered the day tied for ninth and finished the round having scored 23 points under the tournament’s Modified Stableford scoring method, with four birdies and a double bogey on the final hole.

Warriors star Steph Curry came up short during the American Century Championship’s final round on Sunday in South Lake Tahoe.

Known for his competitive fire, Curry certainly wanted to win the ACC again after a one-year absence chasing Olympic gold last summer. But now he can focus on bringing the Larry O’Brien Trophy home to the Bay this upcoming NBA season.

The 2023 ACC champion won’t be hoisting the trophy again after finishing with a score of 58, good enough for fifth place. San Jose Sharks legend Joe Pavelski was the victor, posting 73 points for his first ACC win in nine tries after second-place finishes in 2022 and 2024.

Curry scored 21 points with four birdies and five bogies in Round 1 on Friday, then tallied 14 points with two birdies, two bogies and two double bogies in Round 2 on Saturday.