July 20, 2009 -- Lake Tahoe, NV
Tens of thousands of celebrity sports fans and Lake Tahoe vacationers (37,200 to be exact) invaded Edgewood Tahoe last week to be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.
Millions more watched the drama unfold on ESPN and NBC Sports. And drama it was. A remarkable tournament. But then, IT IS the American Century Championship. Now we see why the media refers to Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week as the Super Bowl of Celebrity Sports.
Plan Now to Attend the 2010 Tournament.
The 21st Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week will run from Tuesday, July 13th through Sunday, July 18th, 2010. Later this Fall, log on to TahoeCelebrityGolf.com to purchase discounted tickets for special holiday season gifts. It's never too early to plan for next year!
Dallas Cowboys QB, Tony Romo, shoots a score of 71 landing him second place in the American Century Championship. Romo's "amateur" status equates to $60,000 for South Lake Tahoe charities.
American Century Investments Increases Tournament Support for the Global Fight against Cancer
We can't just turn on a switch to make this week happen. Sincere thanks to the hundreds of folks who work diligently to make this exciting annual event such a success for all.
Oorahs to our TahoeCelebrityGolf.com Team. Many, many thank you's to the 400+ tournament volunteers. Congratulations to the crew at Milthorpe Sports, tournament director of the American Century Championship for another great year. To NBC Sports and to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, take a well deserved bow.
But most of all, we thank American Century Investments' CEO Jonathan Thomas and his dynamite team who make Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week a reality.
With a total score of 74 points, former MLB Pitcher Rick Rhoden wins the 2009 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. This is his 8th celebrity championship, even though he posted a 2 over par round with 4 bogies and only 2 birdies for the day. This is the first time Rhoden has won this tournament in consecutive years. Is this the start of a new streak?
American Century Investments' CEO, Jonathan Thomas, hands the Championship Winners Cup to Rick Rhoden.
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Food Network Star Guy Fieri makes a surprise visit to Edgewood to make his signature Pork En Fuego sandwiches for both Celebrities and Fans.
American Century Championship's Club 20.
The Tournament’s Elite Six are Celebrities who have played in all 20 Championships at Edgewood Tahoe.
Left to right – Jonathan Thomas, CEO, American Century Investments; Neil Lomax; Mike Milthorpe, Tournament Director; Maury Povich; Mike Eruzione; Jack Wagner; John Elway; Jon Miller, VP NBC Sports; and John Koster, Regional President, Harrah's Northern Nevada. Jim McMahon (missing from photo).
Up Close and Personal.
Autograph signing, picture taking, interaction with the fans and tons of nighttime fun and games – that’s the norm during Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week. CLICK HERE for more!
ACC/NBC Sports Contributes Funds to Local Charities
South Lake Tahoe area non-profit agencies will receive $160,464 from the 2009 American Century Championship to continue their work in the community.→ READ MORE (PDF)
Tournament Media Center
July 15, 2009 -- American Century Championship Announces Inaugural Gene Upshaw Scholarship - Local Student Nick Warner Awarded $2000 Scholarship Recognizing Excellence in Leadership, Sports and Academics → READ MORE (PDF)
July 10, 2009 -- Chef Guy Fieri Fires Up 20th Annual American Century Championship → READ MORE (PDF)
July 10, 2009 -- Charles Barkley Donates Additional $90,000 to Tahoe's Angora Fire Victims→ READ MORE (PDF)
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