2008 AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP FACT SHEET
| WHAT: |
The 19th annual American Century Championship. This made-for-TV event owned and broadcast by NBC Sports is the premier celebrity golf tournament. The event features a record purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format that features some of sports and entertainment greatest celebrities. |
| WHEN: |
TUESDAY: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Celeb/Am Tournament
WEDNESDAY: Practice Round
THURSDAY: American Century Celeb-Am Tournament
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: American Century Celebrity Golf Championship
GATES OPEN FOR TICKET SALES AT 7 AM EACH DAY |
| WHERE: |
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Highway 50 at Lake Parkway
South Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Phone: (775) 588-3566 |
| WHO: |
More than 78 of the biggest sports and entertainment stars. Celebrities scheduled to appear include Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ray Romano, Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith, Don Cheadle and Donald Trump. |
| PRIZE MONEY: |
Total Purse - $600,000
First Prize - $125,000
Second Prize - $50,000
Third Prize - $35,000 |
| TELEVISION COVERAGE: |
Friday, July 11 – ESPN2 - 7-9 p.m. ET, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. PT, Tape Delay
Saturday, July 12 - NBC - 4-6 p.m. ET, 1-3 p.m. PT, Live
Sunday, July 13 - NBC - 3-6 p.m. ET, Noon-3 p.m. PT, Live |
CHAMPIONS
1990-2007: |
2007 Chris Chandler (23-24-31, 78) Stableford format
2006 Jack Wagner (23-24-23, 70 Stableford format
2005 Billy Joe Tolliver (28-28-20, 76) Stableford format
2004 Dan Quinn (25-20-29, 74) Stableford format
2003 Rick Rhoden (76-67-66, 75) Stableford format
2002 Dan Quinn (71-71-71, 213)
2001 Dan Quinn (69-67-71, 207)
2000 Al Del Greco (73-72-65, 210)
1999 Rick Rhoden (71-74-67, 212)
1998 Mario Lemieux (78-67-69, 212)
1997 Rick Rhoden (70-67-70, 207 - Tournament Record)
1996 Billy Joe Tolliver (70-73-68, 211)
1995 Rick Rhoden (71-67-73, 211)
1994 Dick Anderson (72-69-71, 212 - Playoff)
1993 Rick Rhoden (66-71-70, 207 - Tournament Record)
1992 Dan Quinn (73-70-70, 213)
1991 Rick Rhoden (76-72-73, 221 - Playoff)
1990 Mark Rypien (78-71-72, 221)
Top Ten Performances - 1990-2007
EVENT ARCHIVES
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| TITLE SPONSOR: |
American Century Investments |
| DESTINATION SPONSOR: |
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
BlueLakeTahoe.com |
| HOST HOTEL: |
Harrah's Lake Tahoe |
| ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: |
ADT Security Systems, Korbel, American Airlines, Sotheby’s |
| CHARITY: |
The Lance Armstrong Foundation provides information and tools for people living with cancer. The charity also raises money for cancer research. Their mission is to inspire and empower people with cancer.
www.livestrong.org |
| TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER: |
Milthorpe Sports LLC
386-673-4377, michael.milthorpe@tahoecelebritygolf.com |
| TICKETS: |
Lake Tahoe Celeb-Am Tournament, TUES - $15.00
Practice Round, WED - $15.00
Celeb-Am, THURS - $15.00
American Century Championship, FRI-SUN - $25.00
Season Pass, good for all days - $60.00
Ages 10 and under FREE with a paying adult, two children per adult
Discount tickets available until June 14, 2008
TICKETS |
| RESTRICTIONS: |
No Cameras Friday-Sunday
No Autographs During Play
No Memorabilia or Collectibles allowed on course |
| PROHIBITED ITEMS: |
- Cameras or video cameras (except during practice rounds and celeb-am, Tues-Thur)
- Cellular phones
- Beepers (unless on vibrate)
- Backpacks
- Bags for canvas bag chairs
- Radios and Walkmans
- Signs or banners
- Coolers
- Memorabilia or collectible
This will be strictly enforced and items may be confiscated.
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| SPECTATOR ETIQUETTE: |
Here are a few suggestions that will help you, those around you, and the players have an enjoyable week.
Thanks for your cooperation and have a wonderful time.
- Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with the marshals.
- Please remain still throughout each shot, and do not move until all players in the group have completed the hole.
- Please walk carefully. Never run.
- Please display your ticket or badge at all times.
- Please kneel or sit down if you are in the front row of bleachers or next to gallery roping.
- Please dispose of trash properly and help keep the golf course beautiful.
- Please don’t bring memorabilia or collectibles on the course Tuesday through Sunday.
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| AUTOGRAPH POLICY: |
An autograph policy is in effect for official competition rounds (Fri-Sun).
Players are asked not to sign autographs after the start of their rounds until the conclusion, except at their discretion during periods of suspension of play.
The designated autograph signing area is located on the practice/putting green. |
| PARKING: |
Available on the Loop Road (Lake Parkway) as well as the casino public parking lots. There are no public shuttles available.
Driving Directions |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The 2009 Tournament is scheduled for July 14-19
The 2010 Tournament is scheduled for July 13-18 |
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| Ray Romano and Kevin Nealon |
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| Jerry Rice at the 2007 Korbel Long Drive Competition |
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