Edgewood Tahoe gives $60,000 to South Lake Tahoe nonprofits

STATELINE, Nev. - During the 2019 American Century Golf Championship, Edgewood Tahoe teamed up with three South Lake Tahoe are nonprofits teamed in providing food to the over 60,000 attendees to the tournament. The three groups volunteered their time in staffing food tents for the popular July 9-14 event, and, as a thank you, Edgewood Tahoe presented each with a $20,000 check.

On August 27, 2019, Edgewood honored Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, Lake Tahoe Community College, and Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas in an intimate ceremony where the groups received their checks.

"It is with their support that the tournament was able to secure a record-breaking attendance of 60,550 patrons over the span of 6 days," said Edgewood in a press release.

They also celebrated George Whittell High School senior Ben Harrison who was given the 11th annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award. NBC Sports and Edgewood Companies both contribute equally to this scholarship which is awarded to individuals possessing characteristics of leadership, community service, and academic excellence.