FacebookPinterestLachlan CunninghamStephen Curry plays an approach shot to the ninth green during round one of the Ellie Mae Classic at TCP Stonebrae. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

AKRON, Ohio — A 74 isn't worth much in a professional golf event, except when NBA guard Steph Curry shoots it.
Playing on an unrestricted exemption at the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic, the two-time league MVP acquitted himself well on Thursday with a four-over-par 74 at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif. Curry's performance exceeded the expectations of most observers and impressed the PGA Tour's top players competing this week in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
“That's a good score. Very impressive,” said former World No. 1 and Masters champion Adam Scott. “There aren't any pro golfers shooting 74 going into an NBA game, that's for sure.”
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Along with wondering how well Steph Curry, playing in the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic on a sponsor’s exemption, would fare in his debut playing among professionals, many golf fans wanted to know what was in his bag as he took on TPC Stonebrae. As it turns out, lots of Callaway with a little bit of Titleist equipment sprinkled in.
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The NBA superstar, who shot a respectable 74 in the opening round, was fit for the clubs last summer when he visited the Ely Callaway Performance Center. He also had his wedges customized by Anthony Taranto, having his MD2 Milled wedges personalized with the blue and gold colors of the Golden State Warriors, their team slogan of “Lock In” and his wife and daughter’s names stamped on his 60-degree wedge.
After a shaky start in which his opening tee shot found a spectators drink cup holder, Curry recovered and played well. “It was an amazing experience,” Curry said after finishing his round…