Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday, closing with an eagle in a wire-to-wire victory in the celeb event.

Pavelski, who turned 41 on Friday, celebrated his 17th wedding anniversary on Saturday, then wrapped up the weekend with the first-place trophy.

It's easy to understand why professional athletes would have an advantage when it comes to excelling at golf as a hobby. It starts with inherent athleticism and hand-eye coordination. That's paired with high-level focus and preparation.