Joe Pavelski, former NHL forward, secured his first title at the 2025 American Century Championship on Sunday, a significant achievement celebrated by his former Dallas Stars teammates, including Matt Duchene. This victory marked Pavelski as the third NHL player to win this prominent celebrity golf tournament, drawing praise and recognition from peers and fans alike.
Strong Support from Former Teammates Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene
After Pavelski’s win, Tyler Seguin expressed his excitement by reposting a Golf Channel graphic of Pavelski’s championship on his Instagram story, captioning it with “Let’s go!!!” along with a trophy emoji. Matt Duchene followed suit, sharing the same celebratory graphic on his Instagram stories, showing his support in a public and enthusiastic manner.
Dominant Performance at Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Pavelski showcased remarkable skill throughout the tournament, leading from start to finish and concluding with an eagle on the 18th hole. He accumulated 73 points under the modified Stableford scoring system, finishing nine points ahead of former MLB pitcher John Smoltz. Pavelski earned $150,000 from the $750,000 total prize purse, highlighting the importance of this win achieved in his ninth appearance at the event.
Having previously been a consistent contender with second place in 2024 and third in 2023, this breakthrough victory firmly establishes Pavelski’s place alongside NHL champions Dan Quinn and Mario Lemieux, the only other NHL players to have won the tournament.
Max Domi Extends Warm Congratulations to Pavelski
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, a brief teammate of Pavelski during their time with the Dallas Stars in the 2022-23 NHL season, also celebrated the win. Domi posted a video clip of Pavelski’s winning moment from his TV on Instagram, adding a trophy sticker and sharing a heartfelt message to honor Pavelski’s achievement.
A Milestone Week for Pavelski at Lake Tahoe
The win came during a memorable week for Joe Pavelski, who also celebrated his 41st birthday and his 17th wedding anniversary. Following the victory, Pavelski embraced his family and took a celebratory plunge into the lake surrounding the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, where the American Century Championship is held annually.
This event takes place on the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, attracting numerous professional athletes who compete in this unique celebrity golf competition.