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Ben Simmons' Club Wins Blue Marlin Open by 1,500 points

5/20/2026

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Ben Simmons Wins

The South Florida Sails Angling Club, co-owned by former NBA player Ben Simmons, won the Blue Marlin Open at Walker’s Cay.
The club posted 2,925 points, nearly 1,500 ahead of second-place New Jersey Sea Birds, after Alex Stanley’s opening-day release earned 450 points.
Simmons acquired a controlling stake in December 2025, making the win the team’s first major victory since his ownership began.

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Ben Simmons Fishing

Ben Simmons, 29, entered the Walker’s Cay Open as a competing angler, shifting from basketball to sport fishing.
He posted fishing photos on social media, making the hobby visible after leaving the NBA.
Simmons said sportfishing gave him “incredible experiences,” praised the league as elite, and affirmed no interest in returning to basketball.
Commentators attribute his NBA exit to injuries, controversies and “brain explosions,” calling him a notable Australian “what-if.”

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Ben Simmons Wins

The South Florida Sails Angling Club, co-owned by former NBA player Ben Simmons, won the Blue Marlin Open at Walker’s Cay.
The club posted 2,925 points, nearly 1,500 ahead of second-place New Jersey Sea Birds, after Alex Stanley’s opening-day release earned 450 points.
Simmons acquired a controlling stake in December 2025, making the win the team’s first major victory since his ownership began.

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