Injury puts Barkley on the sidelines at ACC

Charles Barkley hurt his shoulder and is unable to play in the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament. Photo/LTN file

Perennial fan favorite Charles Barkley has pulled out of the American Century Championship golf tournament.

An injury forced the withdrawal. He was lifting weights and felt something snap. Barkley tried to play on Wednesday, but his right shoulder said no.

Barkley had played at the Edgewood Tahoe event since 1993.

But he’s not leaving. Barkley is now the unofficial ambassador for the three-day tournament that starts today in Stateline.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report