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Pavelski Leads Star-Studded Stableford Golf Preview

7/10/2026

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Pavelski Favored

The preview predicts Joe Pavelski will win, with Stephen Curry, Tony Romo and Mardy Fish second through fourth.
The tournament uses a Stableford format: 10 points for three-under-par, 8 for a hole-in-one, 6 for an eagle, 3 for a birdie, 1 for par, 0 for bogey, –2 for double-bogey or worse.
Champions Tony Romo, Stephen Curry and Mardy Fish join contenders John Smoltz, Annika Sorenstam, Austin Reaves and Charles Barkley.

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Celebrities Support Charity

The tournament assembled a 90-person roster of athletes, comedians, broadcasters and public figures for its 37th year.
Hall of Famers paired with celebrities in a “lucky foursome” practice round.
Each celebrity contributed $5 to a newsroom “chocolate fund,” creating a charitable element.
NBC’s coverage featured Steve Sands and Peter Jacobsen as anchors, with field reports from Roger Maltbie and Smylie Kaufman.

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Pavelski Favored

The preview predicts Joe Pavelski will win, with Stephen Curry, Tony Romo and Mardy Fish second through fourth.
The tournament uses a Stableford format: 10 points for three-under-par, 8 for a hole-in-one, 6 for an eagle, 3 for a birdie, 1 for par, 0 for bogey, –2 for double-bogey or worse.
Champions Tony Romo, Stephen Curry and Mardy Fish join contenders John Smoltz, Annika Sorenstam, Austin Reaves and Charles Barkley.

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