Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry shocks himself with accidental wedgie shot at celebrity golf event

Steph Curry just pulled off the most Curry thing ever—only this time, it wasn’t a swish but a wedgie. While dazzling fans at the American Century Championship , Curry’s no-look, backward basketball shot got hilariously stuck between the boards of a makeshift hoop. The NBA sharpshooter was left stunned—and laughing. The crowd? Roaring. The shot may have flopped, but Curry’s charm absolutely landed.
Golden State Warriors star still in top 10 despite viral trick shot fail at celebrity golf tournament Steph Curry, known for his amazing long-range shooting and clutch moments on the court, didn’t mean to steal the limelight on the golf course—but that’s exactly what he did on Saturday. During the second round of the American Century Championship, the 37-year-old TNT sensation grabbed a basketball and attempted a backward, no-look shot at a hoop located near the 16th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.

But then everything changed unexpectedly. Rather than a clean swish, the ball got jammed awkwardly between the wooden boards that frame the rim. Even Curry, famous for his cool demeanor, was shocked. A moment from NBCS Warriors really nails this scene —“Steph wedgie’d a ball and couldn’t believe it”

Steph wedgie’d a ball and couldn’t believe it 😂 pic.twitter.com/kGA80NsXes

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 12, 2025

Anyone who’s seen Curry’s trick shot highlights knows he often breaks the laws of physics—but this slip-up was a new one. The crowd, however, responded immediately: laughter and applause rang out across the Tahoe fairway. And while the shot didn’t go as he hoped, Curry’s ability to chuckle at his own mistakes only added to his appeal among the celebrity crowd.

He may have had a laugh-out-loud moment, but it didn’t mess up his performance. After two rounds, Curry is tied for ninth place in the tournament, keeping him in the running as he gets ready for the final round on Sunday.

Curry being at Tahoe isn’t only about having fun and making trick shots—it’s also about his genuine golf talent. He came back to the tournament this July as a co-defending champion after clinching victory in 2023 with an impressive eagle putt on the last hole and the first-ever hole-in-one on the seventh hole. That win wasn’t just luck: in Round 1 of 2025, Curry scored 21 points under the modified Stableford scoring system—tying for third place.

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Curry's golf game is polished by a close-knit crew working behind the scenes. His college buddy Jason Richards serves as his caddie, and coach Alex Riggs—whom Curry found on YouTube—adds the technical know-how that has improved his game since 2022.