The round ended with an 87, leaving Lawrence at minus-2 points for the round under the tournament’s modified Stableford scoring format. Through two rounds, he sits even at 2 points, ranking in the middle of the pack in a field that features a mix of current and former professional athletes from various sports. In the official leaderboard, Lawrence was positioned tied for 43rd among 90 competitors after 36 holes.
Scoring in this format rewards birdies with three points and pars with one, while bogeys yield zero and double bogeys or worse cost two points. That means Lawrence’s five early double bogeys significantly impacted his total, but the five straight pars late in the round helped him minimize further damage and showed a level of consistency he had been lacking earlier in the day.
This event has become a recurring offseason stop for Lawrence, marking his third straight appearance at the American Century Championship, a well-known celebrity golf event that draws attention during the summer. In 2024, he tied for 44th with 12 points across three rounds, with his best performance coming on Sunday after opening with rounds of two and minus-5. He also had a near-miss on a hole-in-one on the par-3 12th during that previous appearance, narrowly missing the cup.
Lawrence returned to Lake Tahoe this week alongside a field that includes current and former athletes. He began this year’s event in a group with notable players, continuing to test his game in a high-profile, celebrity-filled setting. As the leaderboard tightens, the contest remains competitive near the top, where different stars with deep backgrounds in sports vie for the title.
Among the notable figures competing, former professional tennis star Mardy Fish shot an eagle on the par-5 18th to reach 52 points through two rounds. Other contenders include defending champion Joe Pavelski and golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, who were in pursuit of the lead, while Stephen Curry remained within striking distance as the weekend began. The field also featured NFL players and other well-known names, all contributing to a lively, star-studded leaderboard.
Lawrence’s steady finish on the back nine could be a momentum booster as he moves forward in the tournament. While the early holes proved costly, the ability to post five consecutive pars demonstrates an encouraging level of composure and consistency amid the demanding scoring format. The competition continues, with each round offering another chance to climb the leaderboard and showcase Lawrence’s versatility beyond professional football.
