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Newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo an early favorite to win in Lake Tahoe

Tony Romo returns to Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship golf tournament, his first since 2012.

The newly-retired quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys is an early favorite at the sports book, sharing the 3 to 1 odds of winning with two-time defending champ Mark Mulder. Romo has yet to win, but now that training camp doesn't start at the conclusion of the tournament, who knows what can happen this year?

Get shredding done at South Tahoe High Booster Club fundraiser

Event Date: 
May 19, 2017 - 12:00pm

Prevent identity theft and get your documents shredded at the South Tahoe High Booster Club's fundraiser on Friday, May 19 at the American Legion Parking Lot from noon to 4:00 p.m.

For just $10 a box, your documents will be securely shredded. Plus, your donation is tax deductible!

The Booster Club gave the $20,000 earned at the last year's golf tournament back to the students through grants for 20 sports teams. Those funds went to tournament entry fees, uniforms, equipment and much more.

Registration open for Barton's 23rd annual Golf Tournament

Event Date: 
June 23, 2017 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Polish your shoes and dust off your clubs because the Barton Foundation’s golf fundraiser is just around the corner.

The 23rd annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 23 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Attendees will golf, dine, and help an important cause: community health.

Letter: Lake Tahoe Humane Society needs our help

Our local Humane Society needs our help.

Day in and day out our local Humane Society answers the needs of people who have lost their cat or dog or those who have been forced to move to a place where their pets are not allowed. They host spay and neutering clinics to help with over population and other pet inoculation issues. This past Christmas I saw them giving out pet food to those who were too poor to feed their pets.

Pro golfer Paige Spiranac to play at American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe

Breakthrough professional golfer and personality Paige Spiranac will be in Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship (ACC) celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe July 14-16, 2017.

The 24-year-old college golf standout at San Diego State and social media sensation produced a win on the developmental Cactus Tour in 2016 and will test her skills against the competitive celebrity field as she continues to pursue her professional career in golf and modeling.

New NFL contingent to play at American Century Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe

Charles Woodson, Travis Kelce, Doug Pederson, Mike Zimmer and Adam Thielen will make up the NFL contingent of first time competitors at the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood in Lake Tahoe July 14-16.

This is the 28th year the 54-hole tournament has been on the South Shore, offering a purse of $600,000 while also raising money for local and national charities.

Lenny Kravitz latest act added to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert Series

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - There are now eight nights of summer concerts scheduled for the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena. Lenny Kravitz is the latest to book and will head to the South Shore July 14 for an 8:00 p.m. show at the arena at Harveys. Pre-sale tickets go on sale March 22, general public sales March 24.

Kravitz will be one of two artists booked to perform on the outside stage during the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe July 11-16, 2017. Third Eye Blind plays after the final round.

Previous announcements:

Weidinger PR wins three Silver Spike awards

Lake Tahoe-based Weidinger Public Relations was recognized with three awards for various campaigns at the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter Silver Spikes Awards, Nov. 17 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno.

Weidinger PR received awards for each of its three entries: one Silver Spike and two Awards of Excellence.

The firm won the Silver Spike award in the category, Special Events and Observances, 1 or 2 Days, for their planning of the Edgewood Tahoe Lodge groundbreaking.

American Century Golf hands out over $50,000 to local nonprofits

It's been four months since the 27th annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, but area nonprofits continue to reap financial rewards from the tournament sponsor, American Century.

Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Edgewood Ladies Club

Monday, October 17, was a very busy and charitable day for the Edgewood Ladies Golf Club. In addition to hosting a Boys and Girls Club golf tournament, the Edgewood Ladies Golf Club also sponsored a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment. It is definitely a credit to the members of the ladies golf group that they are so involved with helping the community.

Outdoor exercise and nature trail being added to South Lake Tahoe school

After earning a national award for their commitment to healthy choices for food and exercise, Sierra House Elementary is now adding a nature trail, exercise route and garden at the back end of their campus.

Coyote Classic Golf Tournament to raise funds for LTCC soccer teams

Event Date: 
September 7, 2016 - 2:00pm

The inaugural Lake Tahoe Community College's Coyote Classic Golf Tournament on September 7 will raise funds for the school's men's and women's soccer teams. Players will be using a 2:00 p.m. shot gun start at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

Costs are $125 per player or $475 per foursome. The entry includes 18 holes of golf, staged cart, pre-tourney driving range access, entry into fun contests with prizes, two drink tickets, hot dogs on the course, plus an evening BBQ. Raffle prizes, silent auction and a chance to meet the players, coaches, and their fun-loving coyote mascot is also included.

Win a car or $1,000,000 at South Tahoe Chamber's annual golf tournament

Event Date: 
August 23, 2016 - 7:30am

The South Tahoe Chamber will be holding their annual golf tournament at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Tuesday, August 23. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. This is a player scramble/best ball format.

Entry fee is $95 and covers the player's green fees, cart, range balls, awards luncheon and contests. The theme is pirates and everyone is invited to decorate their carts and come dressed in their favorite pirate finery.

24-pound fish caught in front of Edgewood during Celebrity Golf Tournament

Catching a glimpse and photo of favorite celebrities weren't the only things being caught over at Edgewood Tahoe this weekend, large Mackinaw were also in on the action.

Capt. Paul Mueller and customers on board his Tahoe Sport Fishing charter were fishing in the water offshore from the American Century Golf Championship on Friday, July 22. Fish weren't biting so Mueller was planning on relocating when he decided, at the last minute, to take another pass at the same spot and go at it differently and alter his technique.

Boys on 7 entertain celebrities and spectators at celebrity golf

What started out as a group of friends coming to the South Shore from their homes in the Sacramento area to watch the American Century Golf Tournament at Edgewood has turned into a spectator sport of its own.

As one watches the activity its hard to tell who the gallery is there to watch, the celebrities of the group of friends and what is about to transpire as the celebrity walks to the tee box.

"Golf junkie" Steph Curry returns to celebrity golf tournament

A self proclaimed golf junkie, NBA Most Valuable Player and Golden State Warrior Steph Curry, is enjoying his return to Lake Tahoe to golf in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. This, his second visit to the tournament is special as he is playing with his dad, retired NBA player Dell Curry.

Mountain Resort Television: A day out on the course with the celebrities

Mountain Resort Reporter Dillon McKeen finds out what it's like to spend the day out on the course at Edgewood Tahoe with big name celebrities in this year's American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Defending champ Mark Mulder and Mardy Fish favored to win at American Century

As practice rounds at Edgewood Tahoe begin on Tuesday for the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, the odds makers have come out with their list of the favorites, and the not-so-favorites.

Former MLB All-Star pitcher Mark Mulder, the defending champion, and newly-retired pro tennis champion Mardy Fish are listed as co-favorites by the Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the tournament.

NDOT reminds travelers of possible travel delays for celebrity golf tournament

With road construction to enhance driver safety on U.S. 50 in Lake Tahoe’s Cave Rock area, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding motorists to anticipate minor travel delays during special events such as the American Century Championship golf tournament.

“We encourage everyone to visit and enjoy Lake Tahoe,” NDOT District Engineer Thor Dyson explained. “But, with many visitors traveling to Lake Tahoe, drivers should plan a little extra travel time for road improvements being made in the Cave Rock area.”

Countdown to American Century Championship: Attempt to set Women’s Long Drive at Elevation record

The establishment of a world record of a Women’s Longest Drive at Elevation will be made during next week's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe.

Champion long ball artists Heather LeMaster and Blair O’Neal will be making the attempt prior to the 27th annual tournament on July 19 at Edgewood Tahoe.

J.T. Snow, Marcus Allen and others to golf in 8th annual Gene Upshaw Classic

NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.

Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.

"Knuckleheads" on the 7th hole ready for AJ, Justin and other celebrity golfers

The boys are planning something big for AJ Hawk. But exactly what they're planning they cannot divulge.

"We’re going to make it a good time," said Blake Mori, co-founder of wimZr and the owner of a Sacramento area Farmer's Insurance Agency. "We're getting our props and plans finalized."

Coundown to American Century Championship: Korbel offers $250,000 for hole-in-one

When the American Century Champsionship comes to South Lake Tahoe July 19-24, Korbel California Champagne® will be joining them for the fifth year by hosting a $250,000 Closest to the Pin competition in addition to the favorite annual “Celebrity Spray-Off,” which encourages players to show off their champagne-spraying skills.

Along with having their tent offering cocktails between holes 17 and 18, Korbel will offer fans and celebrities numerous opportunities to participate in the fun such as:

Whittell and South Tahoe golfers headed to State Golf Tournament

The 2016 NIAA Divisions I-A & III State Boys Golf Championships will be in Pahrump, Nevada starting May 17, and there will be seven golfers from the South Shore on the course.

Whittell's golf team qualified to be one of three teams from the Northern Division to head to State. Golf Coach Steve Maltase will be taking Colin Buchholz, Palmer Chaplin, Alex Byer, Jonathan Duffy, Matt Davis, and Nic Buchholz to Pahrump after their qualifying at Edgewood Wednesday. They will be playing at the Mountain Falls Golf Club both Tuesday and Wednesday.

NFL great Jim McMahon in Carson Valley this weekend for two events

NFL and Superbowl star Jim McMahon will be participating in two Carson Valley events this weekend. “Fore the Kids” Charity Golf Tournament, which opens the year at the Genoa Lakes Ranch Course, will be held on Saturday, May 14. McMahon will not only be golfing, but he has also donated a three-day vacation package at his guest home in Arizona with two days of golf with him at his home course.

Everyone is invited to participate and bid on this once in a lifetime vacation: www.ForeTheKidsDC.com

Barton Foundation's Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament

Event Date: 
May 3, 2016 - 7:00am

BARTON FOUNDATION’S TIKI TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 3, Check-in and breakfast at 7:00am (Tee off at 8:00am)
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe

Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament. Golf registration includes breakfast, golf and golf cart, drink tickets, and a Luau lunch. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.

Celebrities teeing up for Gene Upshaw Golf Tournament

NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.

Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.

90 players committed to playing in Celebrity Golf Championship

Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Steve Kerr and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors lead a group of 90 sports and entertainment stars coming to South Lake Tahoe for the 27th annual American Century Championship, July 19 – 24, 2016. Many were hoping to see Steph Curry on the list, but with the Olympic Games in Rio just after the tournament, speculation is that he had to skip the stop in Tahoe.

Barton Health brings 'A Taste of Hawaii' to Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Event Date: 
June 3, 2016 - 8:00am

Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The shot gun scramble starts at 8:00 a.m. and the day gets started with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

All proceeds go to support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.

“The Tiki Tee Off is a fun way for people to come together for a common cause,” said Dr. Daniel Norman, a gastroenterologist and golf enthusiast. “Participants experience a little flavor of Hawaii in Tahoe while supporting our community’s health.”

29th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament

Event Date: 
May 7, 2016 - 11:00am

For almost 30 years, Edgewood Tahoe has hosted a golf tournament to help raise funds for local schools, and plans have now been unveiled for the 29th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament. The first day of this popular event has already sold out, so now is the time to sign up for the May 8 tournament.

This fun filled event includes a chance to win trophies, raffle prizes and a closest to the pin contest, and a hole in one prize.

DCSO Explorer Scouts volunteer at Pebble Beach golf tournament

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Explorers just finished a week-long detail in Pebble Beach, California working the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament to earn money for their POST.

Thirteen DCSO Explorers handled pedestrian control, traffic control and security details in and around the famous 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach. They saw golf professionals like Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh as well as amateurs like Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Carson Daly and Larry The Cable Guy.

American Century donates $55,500 to Lake Tahoe non-profits

Thirty South Lake Tahoe non-profits were given a share of $55,600 on Thursday, bringing the total the American Century Golf Championships have donated to the community this year to $107,100.

Deadline approaching for Celebrity Golf donations

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will be accepting applications from local nonprofits for distributions of $55,600 until Monday, October 26, 2015.

The money comes from the 26th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament held in South Lake Tahoe in July.

Lake Tahoe celebrity golfers to play in Diamond Resorts Tournament in Florida

Sports and entertainment stars, including many of the current and future Hall of Famers, MVPs and stars who golf in South Lake Tahoe's annual celebrity tournament, will be teeing it up in the inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational celebrity golf tournament at the Golden Bear Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 14-16, 2016.

American Century Championship to give away another $55,600 to local charities

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA), NBC and American Century Investments already gave $51,500 to South Lake Tahoe area Soroptimists, the Boys and Girls Club, high schools and the Gene Upshaw Scholarhip Fund, but they still have more to give away.

LTVA is now accepting applications from local nonprofits for distributions of $55,600 as a result of the 26th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Golf tournament to raise funds for fallen South Lake Tahoe firefighter

There will be a golf tournament at the Tahoe Paradise Golf Course on Saturday, October 3 to benefit the family of fallen firefighter, Mikey Hallenbeck.

Hallenbeck, 21, died this summer after a tree fell on him while fighting his first fire as a member of the U.S.F.S. fire crew. He grew up in Shingle Springs, Calif., was living in Meyers at the time of his death and worked at Sierra-at-Tahoe during the winter.

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation will host the tournament, called "Barefoot for Birdies," with all funds raised going to the family as well as the foundation.

Extreme athlete Erik Roner dies in Squaw Valley skydiving accident

Sky diver Erik Lars Roner, an MTV extreme athlete, was killed Monday when he flew into a tree during a charity golf event at Squaw Valley Monday morning, authorities said.

Roner, 39, of Tahoe City, Calif., was part of a team doing a performance for a charity golf tournament when he hit a tree and became entangled about 9:45 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.

Roner was pronounced dead at the scene; all other skydivers landed safely, officials said.

The accident occurred at an annual golf fundraiser for the Squaw Valley Institute in Olympic Valley.

22nd Annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament at Edgewood

Edgewood Tahoe is the home of the 22nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament on Monday, October 12. The event raises over $40,000 each year to support the work of the club, which assists more than 600 local kids throughout the year.

This popular day of golf, food and fun normally sells out so early registration is recommended.

Tahoe Turning Point holding community golf tournament

Tahoe Turning Point is holding a charity golf tournament on September 17, 2015 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

The agency has been serving the community since 1980 with five residential group homes for youth ages 13-18, counseling services for children, adults and families, as well as transitional housing programs for foster youth.

For $125 players will receive a round of golf at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, breakfast buffet, on course lunch, BBQ after playing, and awards.

Sign up on their website, or call 530-541-4594.

Whittell senior wins Gene Upshaw Memorial Scholarhip

Whittell High School senior Daria Sharon was announced as the recipient for the seventh annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award at this year’s American Century Championship.

Her academic achievements and dedication to sports and community service made her the premier candidate to earn this scholarship, valued at $5,000.

American Century Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe until 2022

What the celebrities call the Super Bowl of Golf, the American Century Golf Championship has extended their contract in Lake Tahoe another seven years, until 2022.

The 2015 tournament was the 26th event to be held at Edgewood Tahoe and was the last year of the current contract.

Justin Timberlake already a crowd-pleaser at American Century

Fans of the American Century Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe have grown accustomed to superstars, but the addition of actor, singer, golfer Justin Timberlake may bring a whole new meaning to "celebrity" for many in the galleries.

This is Timberlake's first time playing in the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe. The six handicap avid golfer is getting the attention of many who don't usually follow golf.

The 34-year-old Timberlake will tee off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday with actor Alfonso Ribeiro. The two will be paired with amateur players selected to join them.

A.J. Hawk to fan on 7th hole: I have no problem doing it again

"I have no problem doing it again," said NFL linebacker A.J. Hawk. "I need to find a way to make it better."

Odds makers pick Billy Joe Tolliver to win American Century Championship

Four-time American Century Golf champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is now the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual celebrity golf tournament this week in South Lake Tahoe.

He is listed at 7-2 to win the event over defending champion Mark Rypien and perennial contenders John Smoltz and John Elway.

Rypien, the original favorite, is 5-1 with Smoltz at 6-1 and eight-time champion Rick Rhoden at 7-1 for the 54-hole, modified-Stableford competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

American Century releases list of celebrity golfers to participate in Lake Tahoe

Once again, the most popular celebrity golf tournament in the county will be held on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. The 26th Annual American Century Championship will be held in South Lake Tahoe from July 14-19, 2015 at Edgewood Tahoe.

The list of the 95 participants released resemble the 'A List' of who's who in sports and entertainment, as well as the military. They will all be going after a prize purse of $625,000.

28th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament at Edgewood this weekend

A few spots are still available for rounds of golf on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe during the 28th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament. The joint event presented by the Whittell High School and South Tahoe High School booster clubs raises funds for sports at both South Shore schools.

The fun-filled event includes chances to win trophies and $100 for closest-to-the-pin. Each day is an individual tournament with a scramble format. Couples, individuals and foursomes are invited to play. There will be trophies awarded to the top three teams each day.

21st annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament and Luau

Event Date: 
May 22, 2015 - 12:00pm

Join the Barton Foundation for the 21st annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament and Luau. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.

This year’s golf outing will take place on Friday, May 22, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe. Check-in and buffet brunch will start at 12 p.m. The shot gun scramble will tee off at 1:30 p.m.

Weidinger Public Relations of Lake Tahoe wins top honors

Weidinger Public Relations was presented with four awards by the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter at the organization’s 28th annual Silver Spike Awards recently held in Reno. They won the prestigious “Judge’s Choice Award,” denoting Northern Nevada’s best overall campaign.

Celebrity Golf Tournament gives over $115,000 to local causes and charities

South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship

Gene Upshaw Classic moves to Schaffer's Mill for 2015 tournament

Event Date: 
July 12, 2015 (All day)

The Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic is moving to Truckee's Schaffer's Mill in 2015, the seventh year of the tournament.

Upshaw, who played often in South Lake Tahoe's American Century Celebrity Golf, withdrew from the 2008 tournament held July 11-13 that year. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in North Lake Tahoe just a month later. He had a home on the North Shore and was hospitalized at Tahoe Truckee Hospital where he died on August 20, 2008.

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