​Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence finished strong in the second round of the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament held at the Edgewood Tahoe South Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on July 11. Lawrence battled through five double bogeys in his first 12 holes but recovered to par his final five holes, posting a net score of minus two under the Stableford scoring format. After two rounds, he has a net zero score.
In terms of raw numbers, Lawrence shot an 87 gross for the round. The format at Edgewood Tahoe awards points rather than traditional strokes, with players not receiving anything worse than a double bogey. Under Stableford rules, a double bogey or worse yields zero or negative points, while better outcomes yield higher point totals. Lawrence ended up tied for 43rd in a field that featured 90 competitors.
Lawrence’s grouped round also featured a familiar face from the NFL circle. He found himself in a playing group with Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they both finished well behind their group’s top performers. Mayfield posted a 93 for minus-8 points in this round, following a first-round 96 that equaled minus-17 points for a total of minus-25, which left him tied for 79th place.
In the second round, Lawrence again stood on the tee and made his way around the course, including moments on the second tee, as he navigated the layout in pursuit of a stronger finish. The expectations for the event were high, given Lawrence’s rising profile and the tournament’s roster of notable past and present athletes.
The scoring at the American Century Championship follows a distinct format: players earn 10 points for an albatross on a par-5, eight points for a hole-in-one, six points for an eagle, three points for a birdie, one point for a par, zero points for a bogey, and minus-two points for a double bogey or higher. This system emphasizes aggressive play and strategic risk-taking, rewarding scoring opportunities while penalizing higher scores.
Lawrence and Mayfield were not the top duo on the day, as their playing partner, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, posted a strong showing with a 79 and 10 points, tying for 34th place. Fitzgerald’s performance highlighted the depth and experience in the field, which also includes notable names beyond football.
Overall, the leaders in the tournament continued to set the pace. Two-time American Century champion and former tennis professional Mardy Fish sits at the top with 52 points after the second round, while defending champion and former NHL star Joe Pavelski has 48 points, and World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam trails close behind with 47 points. The competition remains tightly packed as the field moves toward the final rounds, with players hoping to climb the leaderboard and contend for the coveted title.
This article is based on coverage from the Florida Times-Union and highlights how Trevor Lawrence performed in the second round of the American Century Championship, with context on the event’s scoring system and the standings among the star-studded field. Lawrence’s showing demonstrates his ability to stay competitive in a demanding celebrity golf event, even as he works through the ebbs and flows of tournament golf.