The Kelce brothers’ performance at the American Century Championship fell short of expectations, with their combined score of -61 placing them in the bottom half of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Jets, secured a respectable 15th-place finish.
Jason Kelce, making his debut at Lake Tahoe, consistently ranked low throughout the tournament. He began and concluded the third round in 87th place out of 89 competitors, with a score of -14. His previous rounds reflected a similar trend, ending with scores of -24 and -13, respectively. Only Alex Rodriguez, a former Yankees slugger, and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer fared worse than the former Philadelphia Eagles center.
Travis Kelce, on the other hand, experienced a more volatile tournament. He started the final round in 55th place but ultimately dropped to 63rd, scoring -10 overall and -11 on the final day. His initial rounds were more promising, with scores of -2 and 3, respectively.
Travis Kelce underperformed at the American Century Championship compared to his NFL prowess
Jason Kelce’s performance placed him just above Alex Rodriguez and Dylan Dreyer in the Lake Tahoe tournament
In contrast, Aaron Rodgers showcased his skills on the golf course, climbing nine spots to finish in the top 20. The Jets quarterback, who accidentally injured a spectator in the first round, concluded the tournament in 15th place. His total score of 46 reflected consistent performances in the initial rounds, with scores of 10 and 12, respectively.
The tournament champion, former tennis player Mardy Fish, demonstrated exceptional skill, birdying nine of his final 13 holes on Saturday. This impressive performance gave him a seven-point lead going into the final round, where he ultimately secured a 26-point victory at Edgewood Tahoe. The scoring system rewarded players with a point for par, three for birdie, and six for eagle, while deducting two points for double bogey or worse.
Aaron Rodgers demonstrated his golfing prowess, excelling in the third and final round with a score of 24
Former tennis player Mardy Fish claimed the top spot, securing his second tournament victory in 2020
Fish, the 2020 winner, attributed his success to a strong sense of intuition during the final round. “It just felt like, today sometimes you have those rounds where you go behind your ball and look at the putt or whatever and you see it, like, right away,” he remarked.
NHL player Joe Pavelski secured second place with a remarkable 29-point performance on the final day. Pavelski, a forward for the Dallas Stars, acknowledged the challenge of keeping up with Fish’s lead, stating, “You’re trying to stay connected to Mardy.”
Annika Sorenstam claimed third place with a total score of 68, bolstered by an impressive 27 points on Sunday. Charles Barkley, on the other hand, tied for 58th place with -4 points after a challenging -7 day.
