Justin Gaethje, the former interim UFC lightweight champion, participated in the American Century Championship golf tournament held last weekend in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Despite his UFC fame, Gaethje finished in 56th place at this celebrity competition, which features athletes, television personalities, and influencers from multiple fields.
Details of the Tournament and Competitors
The event spanned from Friday to Sunday and used a modified Stableford scoring system that assigns points based on hole outcomes such as birdies, bogeys, and eagles, instead of the traditional stroke count. Gaethje began tied for 56th in Round 1, improved slightly to tie for 50th in Round 2, and ultimately ended the tournament back in 56th place.
During the competition, Gaethje was paired with notable figures including golf content creator Hally Leadbetter, who finished 20th, and World Series champions Kevin Millar (tied for 13th), Gary Sheffield (tied for 53rd), and Chase Utley (tied for 53rd). His placement was modest but still ranked ahead of several well-known athletes and entertainers such as <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL legends Emmitt Smith, Mike Vrabel, Charles Woodson, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, and comedians Ray Romano, Colin Jost, and Larry The Cable Guy.
Champion and Tournament Outcome
The overall tournament winner was NHL veteran Joe Pavelski, who secured first place with 73 points after 18 seasons of professional play. Atlanta Braves great John Smoltz came in second with 64 points, leaving Gaethje and many other competitors trailing well behind.
Gaethje’s Current Status and Future Prospects
At age 36, Gaethje is currently awaiting his next fight booking in the UFC. Since his victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in March, often referred to as “The Highlight,” he has expressed confidence that he should be next to challenge for the lightweight title. Meanwhile, he has found time to engage in other sporting activities such as golf, though his Justin Gaethje celebrity golf performance showed room for improvement compared to his achievements inside the octagon.
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