Charles Barkley, often a subject of jokes for his golf game, finished ahead of several notable figures, including WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, at the American Century Championship this past weekend. Barkley shot a 90 over his final round, with four doubles on Sunday, ultimately securing 69th place.
Barkley's performance was better than that of Grant Hill, Baker Mayfield, Engelbert, and Larry the Cable Guy. Rich Eisen also finished behind the WNBA commissioner in the tournament held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Celebrity Golf Event
The American Century Championship is a star-studded celebrity golf tournament that attracts athletes and personalities from various fields. This year's event featured participants like John Smoltz, Steph Curry, and Joe Pavelski. While Barkley showed improvement, John O'Hurley was noted as the lowest-ranked golfer over the three rounds, managing only two pars.
Summer Sports Lull
The event took place during a period often referred to as the "dog days of summer," when major sporting events are scarce. Typically, this time of year sees only WNBA games and the MLB Home Run Derby as primary sports offerings, with even events like the Tour de France taking a break. This lack of major sports coverage often leads to commentary on lighter fare, such as celebrity golf tournaments and other weekend observations. The notes also touched on a controversy involving a Disney cruise giveaway on "America's Funniest Videos" and the growing popularity of pickleball.