Full Breakdown
Charles Barkley Highlights Celebrity Golf Event with Scarlett Johansson Meeting
7/13/2026, 12:38:47 PM
Event Overview
The American Century Championship, a celebrity-focused golf tournament held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, concluded its final round on Sunday. Former NBA star and analyst Charles Barkley participated but finished outside the top 50 in the event’s modified Stableford scoring system.
Barkley’s Performance and Celebrity Encounters
While his score was modest, Barkley emphasized a non-competitive highlight: meeting actress Scarlett Johansson. He told NBC Sports that the encounter “went right on top of the ladder,” ranking it above playing alongside NHL players Brady and Matthew Tkachuk and former NFL player Jason Kelce, whom Barkley described as “such a good dude.” Barkley also noted Kelce’s strong showing, saying “Jason was a close third” behind the Tkachuk brothers.
Reactions from Scarlett Johansson’s Husband
Colin Jost, Johansson’s husband, was present to watch her support his near-hole-in-one attempt. After the round, Jost recounted his wife’s enthusiasm, stating that “Scarlett’s favorite moment of the week was meeting Charles Barkley” and that she “immediately texted me, ‘I met Charles Barkley from ‘Space Jam!’ ”
Official Statements & Responses
Barkley’s interview framed the meeting as the event’s most memorable moment for him, underscoring the crossover appeal of celebrity sports gatherings. Jost’s comment reinforced Johansson’s personal highlight, illustrating how the tournament’s social aspect can eclipse competitive outcomes for participants.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I got to meet Scarlett Johansson,” — Charles Barkley, former NBA player
- “That went right on top of the ladder.” — Charles Barkley
- “Jason was a close third” — Charles Barkley
- “By the way, Scarlett’s favorite moment of the week was meeting Charles Barkley,” — Colin Jost
- “She immediately texted me, ‘I met Charles Barkley from ‘Space Jam!’” — Colin Jost
