84 Celebrities ready to tee it up July 12-16th at Edgewood Golf course in South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe NV, June 10, 2023 – We are only weeks out from the 2023 American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe and the field of players is starting to take shape. Several new faces will be hitting the links this year in Tahoe including Las Vegas Raider receiver Devante Adams making their debuts on the course with the likes of Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Basketball Icon Steph Curry. They will battle with returning Champion Tony Romo as 84 celebrities will tee it up in Lake Tahoe July 12-16th at Edgewood Golf Course.
Several Mainstream Newcomers will be in the filed in 2023. Joining Las Vegas Raider Devante Adams will be NY Jets Head Coach and Former 49er Robert Saleh, NFL Great JJ Watt, comedian Nate Bargatze; Mike Golic, former NFL lineman and radio personality; Alex Killorn, forward with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning; Zach LaVine, All-Star forward with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls; Baker Mayfield, quarterback with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The tournament’s format and setting perfectly complement the informal Tahoe vibe among players and gallery as evidenced by the setting along the beachfront par 3, 17th hole. Fans on boats line the hole from tee to green to enjoy good-natured bantering with the players as they shoot free throws at the temporary basketball hoop adjacent to the tee box and toss footballs and souvenirs to the assembled gathering. Last year established a record attendance of over 67,000 making memories during a week of luminaries, golf, spectacular scenery, and a vibrant nightlife scene at the Stateline casino/resorts. The tournament will feature more than 80 sports stars including Hall of Famers from the NFL, NBA and MLB, active and retired players and Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainers. The three-day, 54-hole event includes a $600,000 purse, with $125,000 going to the winner, plus a charity component for local and national non-profits. Three-time champion Tony Romo will be back to defend his title, captured last year on the second hole of a three-person playoff.
34 Years and Counting
Now entering its 34th year, the American Century Championship is a made-for-TV event owned and broadcast by NBC Sports. The premier celebrity golf tournament, which also raises funds for local and national charities, distributes a purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format that features some of sport’s and entertainment’s greatest celebrities.
In April NBC Sports and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority announced their continued partnership with the American Century Championship, golf’s premier celebrity tournament, with a contract extension through 2026. What’s emerged over the past 34 years as a magical blend of sports and entertainment celebrities golfing, competing and celebrating along a spectacular Lake Tahoe setting will remain a major attraction at the popular resort region for another four summers. NBC, which owns and will televise the July 14-16 tournament, and Visit Lake Tahoe, the destination marketing organization for the South Shore in California and Nevada, have been partners since the inaugural event in1990. Two complementary, four-year extensions among tournament sponsors were also announced: with LTVA and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course; also, between NBC and Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe as host resorts. American Century Investments, celebrating its 25th year as title sponsor this July, is currently engaged through 2024.
“Besides it being our largest special event of the summer, this tournament represents a special bond, trust and friendship among the various partners: NBC, American Century, the LTVA, Edgewood, our resorts and the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, President and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “It’s impactful as far as creating awareness, generating overnight stays and helping our economy, as well as its benefit to local charitable initiatives. And it accurately reflects our brand of ‘Awe and then Some.’”
Tony Roma at the American Century Championships at Edgewood
Who is playing in 2023 American Century Championships
* – first year participants
Tony Romo, former Pro Bowl quarterback, Dallas Cowboys (2022 Champion)
Stephen Curry, four-time NBA champ and two-time NBA MVP, Golden State Warriors
*Davante Adams, NFL All-Pro wide receiver, Las Vegas Raiders
Patrick Mahomes, NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Allen, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, Buffalo Bills
Marcus Allen, NFL Hall of Fame running back
Ray Allen, Hall of Fame NBA guard
Bret Baier, FOX News chief political correspondent
Ronde Barber, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
*Nate Bargatze, comedian
Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer / analyst: Inside the NBA
Brian Baumgartner, actor/comedian: The Office
Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Joe Buck, play-by-play Monday Night Football
Reggie Bush, former All-Pro NFL running back / Heisman winner
Canelo Alvarez, best pound-for-pound boxer in the world
Derek Carr, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Vince Carter, former NBA All-Star guard/forward
Chace Crawford, actor, “The Boys” and “Gossip Girl”
Dell Curry, former NBA guard
Seth Curry, Brooklyn Nets guard
Vinny Del Negro, former NBA head coach
Jay DeMarcus, singer/musician, Rascal Flatts
Dylan Dreyer, Today Show anchor and meteorologist
John Elway, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
Marshall Faulk, NFL Hall of Fame running back
Mardy Fish, professional tennis player
Larry Fitzgerald, former All-Pro NFL wide receiver
Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL quarterback
Dwight Freeney, former All-Pro NFL defensive end
Jared Goff, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, Detroit Lions
*Mike Golic, former NFL lineman and radio host/personality
Robbie Gould, All-Pro NFL placekicker, San Francisco 49ers
AJ Hawk, former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker
Colin Jost, comedian/actor/writer: lead writer for Saturday Night Live
Travis Kelce, All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion tight end KC Chiefs
*Alex Killorn, NHL forward, Tampa Bay Lightning
Larry the Cable Guy, actor/comedian
*Zach LaVine, All-Star NBA forward, Chicago Bulls
Jon Lester, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Derek Lowe, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Kyle Lowry, All-Star NBA guard, Miami Heat
Joe Mauer, former MLB MVP catcher
*Baker Mayfield, Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pat McAfee, host, “The Pat McAfee Show,” former All-Pro punter
Jim McMahon, former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
Kevin Millar, former MLB player, current MLB analyst
The Miz, professional wrestler, WWE
Mark Mulder, former MLB All-Star pitcher
John O’Hurley, actor, “Seinfeld”
TJ Oshie, NHL All-Star forward, Washington Capitals
Jake Owen, country recording artist
Joe Pavelski, All-Star NHL forward, Dallas Stars
Doug Pederson, head coach, Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael Peña, actor, “Fantasy Island,” “Narcos: Mexico”
Patrick Peterson, All-Pro NFL cornerback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Quayle, former vice president of the United States
Alfonso Ribeiro, actor, “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”
Jerry Rice, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver
Rob Riggle, actor/comedian
Aaron Rodgers, All-Pro NFL quarterback
Ray Romano, actor, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Ice Age”
CC Sabathia, former MLB Cy Young award-winning pitcher
*Robert Saleh, head coach, New York Jets
Jason Scheff, musician, Chicago
Alex Smith, former Pro Bowl NFL quarterback
Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher
Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Fame member, 72-time winner, LPGA
Kathryn Tappen, reporter, NBC Sports
Miles Teller, actor, “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Offer”
Joe Theismann, former MVP and All-Pro NFL quarterback
Adam Thielen, Pro-Bowl NFL wide receiver Carolina Panthers
Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker
Shane Victorino, former MLB All-Star outfielder
Mike Vrabel, NFL head coach, Tennessee Titans
Jack Wagner, actor and singer, “General Hospital”
Tim Wakefield, former MLB All-Star pitcher
*JJ Watt, former All-Pro NFL defensive end
DeMarcus Ware, Hall of Fame NFL defensive end
David Wells, former MLB All-Star pitcher
Jayson Werth, former MLB All-Star outfielder
Andrew Whitworth, former All-Pro NFL offensive lineman
Charles Woodson, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back
Steve Young, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard, Military Retirees, and Veterans receive one complimentary ticket and one complimentary guest ticket for either Wednesday, July 12, or Thursday, July 13, 2023
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