American Century Championship Golf Tournament
Steph Curry honoring Black Lives Matter with his custom shoes at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 12:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If you've been able to catch the coverage of the 31st American Century Championship from Lake Tahoe you may have seen the shoes Steph Curry has been wearing.
On Friday, his shoes showed an image of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers on March 13, 2020.
Curry, who has been outspoken and active with social injustice matters, said the shoes were to "shine a light on Breonna Taylor, demanding and praying and
wishing for justice for her and her family."
Next week's American Century Championship to support equal justice, COVID-19 and local charities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It will be different at the American Century Championship at Edgewood next week with no fans allowed, but what won't be different is the philanthropic focus of the tournament.
From breakfast to tattoos, celebrity golf events off the course
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 10:57pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will host four celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities during the 30th annual American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament next week, July 9-14.
Large contingent of NFL players heading to Lake Tahoe for annual golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 1:21pm
A contingent of active NFL players and coaches, including newcomers Larry Fitzgerald, Case Keenum, Mitch Trubisky, Sean Payton and Bill O’Brien, highlight the field of competitors at the 29th annual American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, July 10-15 airing on NBC and NBCSN. www.americancenturychampionship.com
Newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo an early favorite to win in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 9:05am
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?
NDOT reminds travelers of possible travel delays for celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:20am
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.”
Annika Sorenstam Warms up at Edgewood Wednesday; Celebrities on Their Way To Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 7:18pm
"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.
Celebrities Preparing for Lake Tahoe's American Century Championship Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 9:16am
In just two months the world of celebrity golf will take over South Lake Tahoe when the 25th Anniversary of the American Century Championship is played at Edgewood Tahoe.
Last week, two participants, former NFL Quarterback Trent Dilfer and Iraq war veteran Chad Pfeifer spoke recently with the media about the July 15-20 event.
Sports stars tee it up at Lake Tahoe with American Century Championship golf tournament
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 10:53pm
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.
Future of Livestrong’s affiliation with ACC uncertain
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 1:35am
Officials with the American Century Championship golf tournament are saying it’s too soon to know if Livestrong will remain the official charity.
Celebrity golf tournament boosts local economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 5:00amThe celebrities are flocking back to South Lake Tahoe for the 23rd American Century Championship golf tournament, bringing with them an economic boost to businesses throughout the city. "Besides th...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 5:03pmgolf • The 2011 American Century Championship golf tournament will be rebroadcast on the Golf Channel Nov. 25-27 at 4:30pm and Dec. 22-24 at 5pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you for celebrity golf experience
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 2:00pmThe Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation wishes to thank Michael Milthorpe, American Century Championship Golf Tournament Director, and Sue Barton, Deputy Director, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, for ...
