Retired tennis star Mardy Fish may have found his second calling on the golf course.
The 44-year-old Fish captured his third American Century Championship title on Sunday, pulling away from the field with a final score of 72 points at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.
Fish, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 7 in the world during a 15-year tennis career that included six singles titles and eight doubles championships, now has three celebrity golf victories to his name. He finished six points ahead of runner-up Joe Pavelski in the tournament’s modified Stableford scoring format.
Speaking with NBC after the win, Fish reflected on his love for the game. “I think I played the right sport, but I am obsessed with this game,” he said. “I do love playing. This is the best week of the year. It’s the best email of the year when you get the invite.”
Pavelski, a retired hockey player who was attempting to defend his title from the previous year, saw his chances slip away on Hole 17 with a bogey. Needing an eagle on the final hole to catch Fish, Pavelski instead sent his shot into the water, ending his bid for back-to-back titles.
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry finished third with 59 points. LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam came in fourth with 58 points, and former MLB pitcher John Smoltz rounded out the top five with 55 points.
Here is the full American Century Championship Top 10:
1. Mardy Fish – 72
2. Joe Pavelski – 66
3. Steph Curry – 59
4. Annika Sorenstam – 58
5. John Smoltz – 55
6. Tony Romo – 52
7. Derek Lowe – 50
8. Taylor Twellman – 47
9. Matt Boldy – 43
10. Dwight Freeney – 42
