Mardy Fish and Joe Pavelski lead at American Century Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Mardy Fish and Joe Pavelski are leading the 2026 American Century Championship in Stateline, NV, after round two. Fish scored 52 points to take the lead, while Pavelski, who held the lead after round one with 29 points, is closely pursuing him. The tournament utilizes a modified Stableford scoring system, impacting their strategy and performance. Fish acknowledged a competitive atmosphere with several strong players like Annika Sorenstam trailing closely. The final round is set to occur on Sunday, with coverage on NBC and Peacock.
- •Fish scored 52 points in round two, surpassing Pavelski's first-round lead.
- •Pavelski held the lead after round one with 29 points.
- •Annika Sorenstam is close behind with 47 points.
- •The tournament uses a modified Stableford scoring system.
- •Final round airs Sunday on NBC and Peacock.
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