Known as much for his unorthodox swing as his larger-than-life personality, Charles Barkley enters the event as the longest shot to win, according to oddsmakers. (Image Credit: X) Charles Barkley enters the upcoming celebrity golf tournament as the perennial underdog, facing steep odds to claim victory in the annual American Century Championship at South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Known as much for his unorthodox swing as his larger-than-life personality, Barkley enters the event as the longest shot to win, according to oddsmakers. At Caesars Sportsbook, Barkley’s odds to win the celebrity golf tournament stand at a staggering 7,500-1, ESPN reported on Friday. Barkley finished a personal best 58th in last year’s event, showing signs of improvement. For this year, the sportsbook has set the over/under on his final placing at 65.5, reflecting continued skepticism about his chances.Last year’s champion, former tennis pro Mardy Fish, returns to the celebrity golf tournament, but this year’s betting favorite is retired NHL star Joe Pavelski. According to Caesars Sportsbook, Pavelski leads the odds at +220, just ahead of Fish at +240. CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo follows at +350, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry at +425.Live EventsThe 90-player field features several other big names, including Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (45-1), actor Alfonso Ribeiro (175-1), Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (275-1), ESPN analyst Jason Kelce (350-1), and comedian Larry the Cable Guy (2,000-1).(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onCharles BarkleyAmerican Century ChampionshipNevadaMardy FishTony RomoJoe PavelskiStephen CurryCaesars SportsbookTravis KelceLarry the Cable Guy (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onCharles BarkleyAmerican Century ChampionshipNevadaMardy FishTony RomoJoe PavelskiStephen CurryCaesars SportsbookTravis KelceLarry the Cable Guy(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123