The stars will be out in Tahoe this weekend for the American Century Championship, one of the most entertaining events on the golf calendar.
Mardy Fish is looking to repeat and claim his third title. Steph Curry is seeking his second win in as many starts. The standard is, well, lower for Charles Barkley.
If you’re thinking about placing a bet but aren’t familiar with how this tournament works, here’s what you need to know about the scoring format, field, and viewing options.
Let’s look at the odds and a prop bet for the weekend, courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
2025 American Century Championship odds
- Steph Curry: +240
- Mardy Fish: +240
- Joe Pavelski: +300
- Tony Romo: +450
- John Smoltz: +550
- Annika Sorenstam: +650
- Mark Mulder: +650
- Derek Lowe: +1600
- Austin Reaves: +1800
- Taylor Twellman: +1800
- Adam Thielen: +2200
- Alex Caruso: +2200
- Vinny Del Negro: +2200
- Jake Owen: +2800
- Matt Ryan: +3000
- Jack Wagner: +3300
- Aaron Rodgers: +4000
Charles Barkley sits at the bottom of the 90-player field with odds of +750000. That’s right – 7,500 to 1. The oddsmakers aren’t exactly confident in Sir Charles.
Prop bet: Will Charles Barkley finish in the top 65?
The way Barkley’s swing has improved over the past few years, this might actually be worth considering. He’s not the same golfer who used to freeze mid-swing anymore. But top 65? That’s still asking a lot from someone who’s more entertaining than competitive on the course.
Curry and Fish sharing the favorite spot makes sense given thier recent performances. Fish has the experience, while Curry’s natural athleticism and dedicated practice time have turned him into a legitimate contender whenever he tees it up.
Don’t sleep on Romo or Smoltz either. Both former pro athletes have serious golf games that translate well to this format.
