STATELINE, Nev.– U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish won the American Century Champion on Sunday, holding off previous Buffalo Costs protective take on Kyle Williams a day after a record-setting round.
The 38-year-old former tennis gamer delved into Lake Tahoe in celebration.
” Ive wished to play well here for a long period of time,” stated Fish, a six-time winner on the ATP Tour. “It just doesnt match my eye really well, so I havent put all of it together. And thankfully I put all of it together the other day due to the fact that it wasnt today and it wasnt Friday.”
The celeb tournament was played without fans at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course because of the coronavirus pandemic. The $600,000 purse and additional money will be contributed to organizations supporting COVID-19 relief efforts, the Equal Justice Initiative and Lake Tahoe local non-profits.
Fish birdied the par-5 18th and 16th holes for a 21-point day and 76-point overall– 9 better than Williams– under the modified Stableford scoring system.
On Saturday, Fish birdied the last 5 holes for a course-record 9-under 63 and event-record 37-point round. The left-hander won after publishing five top-5 finishes in his previous 6 starts.
The almost 300-pound Williams was attempting to end up being the very first lineman to win the occasion. He had 15 points in the last round.
Mardy Fish holds the American Century Championship prize on Sunday at the Edgewood Tahoe South course in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Christian Petersen/Getty Images” Im pleased for Mardy,” Williams said. “I do not like that he did it at my expenditure, however he was the very best gamer this week.”
Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz was 3rd with 58 points after a 21-point round.
” Mardy played courageous. He played ruthless,” Smoltz said. “He didnt alter his theory and it ended up exercising.”
Golden State star Stephen Curry was 4th. He closed with a 26-point day to end up with 56 points.
Previous Dallas quarterback Tony Romo, the winner the past 2 years, withdrew after injuring a wrist late in the 2nd round Saturday. He was connected for fourth after 2 rounds.
” Ive desired to play well here for a long time,” said Fish, a six-time winner on the ATP Tour. Christian Petersen/Getty Images” Im happy for Mardy,” Williams stated.” Mardy played fearless. He played relentless,” Smoltz stated.
