Charles Barkley again longest shot to win celeb golf tourney
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Key Points:
- Charles Barkley enters the American Century Championship with the longest odds at 7,500-1, despite recent career-best performances at the event.
- Retired tennis player Mardy Fish and hockey player Joe Pavelski are co-favorites at 3-1, with NBA star Stephen Curry and baseball announcer John Smoltz also highly favored.
- Barkley's odds have attracted significant betting action, making him the biggest liability for Caesars Sportsbook, even though most bets predict he will finish worse than 63rd.
- Barkley finished 58th in 2024 and 69th last year, showing improvement but still facing skepticism from bettors about his chances this year.
- Peers like John Smoltz acknowledge Barkley's progress, noting his motivation, weight loss, and improved performance compared to 20 years ago.
