June 10, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
At today’s American Century Championship media day and media conference call with 11-time NBA All-Star and golf aficionado Charles Barkley, he shares several interesting updates on topics discussed including his improved golf game. But hold he applause, because, “Sir Barkley” is about to showcase his keenly honed skills at the upcoming American Century Championship which is taking place July 9-11 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe.
The tournament will be televised by NBC Sports and featuring the strongest field in the 32-year history of the championship and give fans a front-row seat to observe Barkley’s ‘better game’.
Barkley, a 1993 NBA Most Valuable Player, spoke about the NBA Playoffs and provided his opinion on the stakes of the games and its players. As a passionate golfer, Barkley emphasizing his friendship with Phil Mickelson and the experience of competing with him in November 2020 in “The Match,” where the duo —Mickelson and the 25-handicap Barkley— got the job done in convincing fashion, winning 4 and 3 on Friday at Stone Canyon Club in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Stone Canyon is still the only Tucson-area golf course to be listed on Golf Digest’s Top 100 courses in the United States. Initially, the club was open only to residents who owned property in the area. Stone Canyon has since opened its membership to anyone willing to pay a $20,000 fee.
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Barkley has been competing in the American Century for several years. Heis excited about showcasing his new and improved golf skills at the tournament and, hopefully, will finish in the top-70 (80+ field).
The full field list for The American Century Championship can be found HERE.
