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Warrior Golf Champion invited to play in American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 8:55pm
South Lake Tahoe's major summer event, the American Century Championship, will once again add another U.S. Army veteran and hero to the 2015 event this July.
Retired United States Army Sergeant Major Rodney Gorman will join the field by virtue of his victory in the 2014 George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Warrior Open. He will join Corporal Chad Pfeifer at Edgewood this summer. Pfeifer was the three-time defending Warrior Open champion and the 2014 tournament's fifth place finisher.
Need stocking stuffer ideas? Celebrity Golf has discounted 2015 season passes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/23/2014 - 7:13pm
Holiday shoppers can give the gift of Tahoe’s premier summer event this season with American Century Championship patron season passes. This stocking stuffer for the golfer is available at a discounted price Dec. 1 through Dec. 24 and is good for all six days of the tournament, July 14-19, 2015.
Celebrity Golf Tournament gives over $115,000 to local causes and charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 7:39pm
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
Celebrities bestow gifts on young fan at Celebrity Golf
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/20/2014 - 10:33pm
In a matter of moments, Madden Casto of South Lake Tahoe found herself in possession of two autographed golf balls and a $20 bill.
The third grade student at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, decked out in a tutu and flowers in her hair, was picked out of the crowd by comedian Ray Romano at the 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe. He said he'd give someone $20 if he made it onto the green with his tee shot and Madden became that "someone."
Spectator hit by ball on the 18th hole during Tahoe Celebrity Golf action
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 6:53pm
Larry the Cable Guy hit a shank on his tee shot on the 18th hole Saturday, hitting a bystander in the head and knocking him down.
The visibly shaken celebrity (who's real name is Daniel Lawrence "Larry" Whitney) rushed to the side of a spectator along with golfing partners Charles Barkley and Kevin Nealon.
Sheriff's officers, tournament officials and paramedics were on the scene and rendered first aid. The spectator was taken to the medical tent with a bag of ice over his head.
Joe Theismann wins Korbel's 8th Annual Celebrity Spray Off at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:31pm
Champagne was flowing on the 18th tee Friday as 29 of the celebrity golfers participating in the 25th Annual American Century Championship proved their skill in something other than golf.
As celebrity superstars prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged them to show off their best champagne celebration skills as part of the Celebrity Spray-Off. Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann took home top honors after he popped the cork on a bottle of Korbel and his cork traveled the furthest distance - 87ft.
Annika Sorenstam Warms up at Edgewood Wednesday; Celebrities on Their Way To Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 8:18pm
"The course is in great shape and it's a beautiful day in Lake Tahoe," Annika Sorenstam said as she took time out from her round of golf at Edgewood Tahoe Wednesday to speak to the media. She is preparing for next week's 25th American Century Championship where she'll compete against other professional athletes and entertainers.
Sorenstam, who has a 2nd home in Lake Tahoe and spends three to four months a year there, said she's been a spectator on hole 17th during the past celebrity tournaments and is looking forward to being a competitor this year.
Raley's Offers Discounted Tickets to 25th American Century Golf Championships
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 6:40pm
Raley's grocery stores in South Lake Tahoe are offering discounted tickets to the 25th American Century Championship which takes place July 15-20. These tickets are also available at all Raley's, Nob Hill and Bel Air locations throughout Northern California and Nevada.
Tickets are discounted when purchased from Raley's, Bel Air or Nob Hill Foods. Tickets are $12 for access Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and $18 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday tournament action.
Discounted Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Season Tickets Available for $50
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 6:30pm
The 25th Annual American Century Golf Championship which is played at South Lake Tahoe's Edgewood Tahoe is just 3 months away! This year's event takes place July 15 through July 20.
Discounted season pass tickets are now available for $50 which makes the daily ticket price just $8.33. The Lake Tahoe tournament is the No. 1 celebrity golf event in the country.
The American Century Championship is offering the specially priced Season Pass through May 31; beginning June 1 it’s $60.
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 5:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
American Century Championship celebrity golf tourney to give $85,000 for Lake Tahoe charities
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 3:45pmFunding opportunities for South Lake Tahoe area charities will once again be made possible after the American Century Championship, Lake Tahoe's celebrity golf tournament, agreed to donate $85,000, according to a Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority news release.
Sports stars tee it up at Lake Tahoe with American Century Championship golf tournament
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 11:53pm
Event Date:
July 21, 2013 (All day)
A powerhouse lineup of sports legends including Charles Barkley, Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Michael Phelps, John Elway, Shane Battier of the 2013 NBA Championship Winners Miami Heat, boxer Oscar de la Hoya and Olympic skier Bodie Miller will join celebrities like Ray Romano Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Kevin Nealon for the 24th annual American Century Championship at Tahoe South July 16-21, 2013.
