Joe Pavelski Stays on Top as American Century Championship Heats Up
So here we are, deep into the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, and Joe Pavelski — yes, that Joe Pavelski, the former NHL star — is holding strong at the top of the leaderboard after two intense rounds of golf. It's impressive, but not exactly shocking if you’ve followed Pavelski's post-hockey endeavors. The guy is as competitive with a golf club as he was with a stick on the ice.
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into the second round, Pavelski had a slim one-point lead over former NBA player and coach Vinny Del Negro. But while Del Negro slipped down the leaderboard, Pavelski kept his composure. He racked up another solid 21 points on Saturday under the Stableford scoring system, which rewards aggressive but precise play. That brought his total to 44 points — enough to keep him tied at the top with former MLS player and current broadcaster Taylor Twellman, who surged with 23 points in his own second round.
The ACC isn’t your average celebrity tournament. It’s a collision of sports, showbiz, and straight-up spectacle — and Pavelski seems to thrive in that environment. While others stumbled — Charles Barkley plummeting to 61st, for instance — Pavelski stayed calm, focused, and deadly consistent. And that’s what separates competitors from champions.
Of course, the day was about more than just golf scores. The atmosphere was electric. We saw everything from SNL’s Colin Jost cracking jokes on the tee box, to Ray Romano talking about his Italian roots (while munching on a sandwich, no less), to Emmitt Smith reflecting on the foundations of teamwork. Meanwhile, celebs like Jerry Rice and Alfonso Ribeiro turned the 17th hole into an all-out party, dancing to beachside music with fans cheering from boats just off the fairway.
Pavelski, though, was all business — but still soaking it all in. In his post-round remarks, he made it clear he’s focused but not letting the pressure take away from the moment. “It’s going to be very competitive tomorrow,” he said. “You want to stay in your lane, do your thing, and enjoy it. See a few putts drop — that’ll help.” Spoken like someone who’s been under the spotlight before.
With just one round left to go, Pavelski is in a great position to walk away with the title. But with Twellman right there, and folks like Jake Owen and Adam Thielen close behind, the final round is shaping up to be a serious showdown. Still, whether he wins or not, Pavelski’s performance has already proven one thing: he’s a fierce competitor, no matter the game.
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