Full Breakdown
Mardy Fish Secures Third American Century Championship Title at Edgewood Tahoe
7/13/2026, 6:27:52 AM
Event Overview
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, former ATP professional Mardy Fish captured his third American Century Championship (ACC) victory at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada. Competing in the tournament’s Modified Stableford format, Fish posted a total of 72 points, finishing six points ahead of defending champion Joe Pavelski, who recorded 66 points. NBA star Stephen Curry placed third with 59 points, while LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz rounded out the top five. Fish’s win earned him a $150,000 first-place prize from the $750,000 purse, a crystal trophy, and the inaugural white lab coat awarded by American Century Investments.
Tournament History & Fish’s Record
The ACC, a three-day celebrity golf tournament, has been held annually at Edgewood Tahoe since the early 1990s. Only six competitors have won the event at least three times: Rick Rhoden (eight wins), Dan Quinn (five), Billy Joe Tolliver (four), Mark Mulder (three), Tony Romo (three), and Mardy Fish (three). Fish’s victories came in 2020, 2024, and now 2026, joining Romo and Mulder for fourth-place on the all-time win list.
Scoring Format & Key Statistics
The Modified Stableford system awards 10 points for an albatross, 8 for a hole-in-one, 6 for an eagle, 3 for a birdie, 1 for a par, 0 for a bogey, and –2 for double-bogey or worse. Fish’s final round yielded a 20-point day, the highest of the field, while Pavelski’s round produced 18 points. The tournament featured 49 participants, including former athletes from tennis, hockey, basketball, football, and golf. Notable finishes included Tony Romo (52 points, sixth) and Dwight Freeney (42 points, tenth).
Player Reactions (Verbatim Quotes)
- “No, I think I played the right sport, but I am obsessed with this game.” — Mardy Fish, former tennis star
- “I figured if I didn’t go backwards, I’d be OK.” — Mardy Fish, post-round interview
- “It was kind of a weird round today, weird start.” — Mardy Fish, reflecting on his early bogeys
- “It was tough.” — Joe Pavelski, defending champion after a water-hazard mis-shot on the 18th
- “Obviously you’d love to have played a little bit better and be in contention.” — Stephen Curry, after finishing third
Official Statements & Responses
American Century Investments’ president and CEO Jonathan Thomas presented Fish with the crystal trophy and the white lab coat, a new tradition meant to honor the company’s founder Jim Stowers and the research conducted at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City. The tournament’s charitable component allocated a portion of the purse to local and national non-profit organizations, continuing the event’s long-standing philanthropic focus.
On-the-Ground Reports
The final day unfolded under an unusually cloud-filled sky with intermittent wind, creating “tough conditions” on the back nine. Fish recovered from three consecutive bogeys early in the round with birdies on holes 7, 10, 16, and a decisive par on the 18th. After his victory, Fish, his son, his father, and his caddy celebrated with a swim in Lake Tahoe, echoing the festive atmosphere that draws large crowds to the Edgewood course each year.
Impact & Significance
Fish’s third ACC title solidifies his status among the tournament’s elite, placing him in a select group of multi-time champions. The introduction of the white lab coat adds a symbolic link between sport and medical research, highlighting American Century’s commitment to philanthropy. Moreover, the event’s sizable prize pool and charitable donations reinforce its role as a premier celebrity-sport showcase that benefits both participants and the broader community.
