NBA star Steph Curry just hours ago scored a remarkable $125,000 victory. Competing at the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament, the basketball pro beat out all the other stars. However, his stunning feat was quickly overshadowed by a disgraceful incident that went down on the 18th tee!
As Curry and retired tennis star Mardy Fish battled for the top spot at the end of the final round, one disruptive fan’s actions sent shockwaves through the tournament, leading to a controversial end to the tournament.
Steph Curry sees his remarkable win overshadowed by a fan’s disruptive antics
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In the final minutes of the tournament, tensions mounted on the 18th tee, with both Curry and Fish going head-to-head, matching each other stroke for stroke. However, just as Fish prepared to take his swing, an unidentified fan screamed and created a disturbance. The unexpected bird-like screeches rattled Fish, causing his tee shot to veer off course and land in the gallery.
Spectators and commentators alike were quick to condemn the fan’s actions as intentional, disrupting the fair play and sportsmanship that should define such competitions. However, the damage was done. Fish’s distracted mishit invariably cost him a playoff against Curry, and the entire incident also drew attention away from the players’ remarkable skills.
🚨🤡🗣️ #CLOWN Someone yelled in Mardy Fish’s backswing on 18 & it cost him a chance at winning the @ACChampionship 🤔
🗣️“Somebody screamed right in his backswing, that was awful…. Was it on purpose? Yes”. pic.twitter.com/HGLDmFbxnS
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 16, 2023
Despite the disruptive fan’s interference, Fish managed to salvage a par on the final hole, which would have been sufficient to hold off Curry’s challenge. However, Curry displayed extraordinary composure and precision when faced with a critical 20-foot putt.
With unwavering focus, he drained the putt to score an eagle, securing a remarkable 75 points for the tournament. This eagle shot catapulted Curry to victory, leaving Fish just two points behind at 73. It was a bittersweet win for Curry, who recognized both the circumstances and Fish’s remarkable resilience.
Fish’s misfortune steals the limelight as fans focus on it over Curry’s win
Fish and the majority in the crowd weren’t the only ones bothered by the result of the distraction either. Steph Curry himself was sympathetic. “You have to acknowledge it; it was an unfortunate situation,” he said after his win. “A guy trying to sabotage what was going on for a moment. Mardy is such a class act. I complimented him for the way he bounced back to give himself a chance to win.”
He added that he too was embarrassed by how the one man in the crowd had acted. “I felt embarrassed for all the other fans. There’s so much great love from the 99.9% of the people who come into this environment. And they’re so supportive and bring so much energy. You got one guy who loses his mind for a second.”
The fans, too, shared Curry’s sentiments and believed that the tennis great had been robbed of a shot at the title. And taking to Twitter, they bashed the fan for it and cast light on Fish’s stunning play during the game.
Who made that noise during Mardy Fish’s backswing
— Sundown of Act Proof (@sundownActProof) July 17, 2023
You got screwed Mardy! Props to Steph with the eagle. He won it but that fan on 18 was completely unacceptable
— Ben (@dudeinhisprime4) July 17, 2023
In the aftermath of the American Century Championship, the disgraceful moment caused by the disruptive fan marred what should have been a celebration of talent and sportsmanship. Steph Curry’s victory, achieved in the face of adversity, exemplified his skill and mental fortitude. Meanwhile, Mardy Fish’s professionalism and ability to bounce back from the incident earned him praise and admiration from Curry and fans alike.
Class act Mardy! That was crap and we all know it. You’ll get rewarded soon, the golf gods saw what happened.
— Beans (@Crankybeans) July 17, 2023
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The incident also highlighted the need for respectful conduct among fans, an served as a reminder that such incidents should not overshadow the positive atmosphere created by the majority of supportive and enthusiastic fans.
Sorry about the one off shitty fan but way to be a pro. Best of luck next year
— Beckham Browning (@BrandonBlemker) July 17, 2023
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Despite the tarnished conclusion, both Curry and Fish left a lasting impression with their remarkable performances, promising an exciting future for golf enthusiasts. However, perhaps in time only one of the two will be remembered. Will it be the victor or the victim? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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