NBC's 2021 American Century Champion is Vinnie Del Negro, NBA legendary player, coach & announcer.
Decided by a one-round playoff, Del Negro, 69 pts, bested the leader Jon Smoltz, on the 18th hole to force the playoff and won in Sudden Death.
Smoltz finished 2nd with 69 pts; Tony Romo, recent two-time champ, finished 3rd with 66 pts.
Annika Sorenstam returned to the event after her appearance in 2014 and finished 4th with 61 pts.
For more 2021 photos and news plus a recap of The American Century Championship past years' competition, link here.
Day Two, Report & Photos for -Saturday, July 10, 2021 - Baseball great, John Smoltz took the lead with 51 Stableford points.
Smoltz, Hall of Fame MLB Pitcher added 26 pts to his Day One total of 25 pts to take the lead.
Five Stableford points separated Smoltz, the leader, with 4th place LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam who has +46.
Vinnie Del Negro, NBA retired, and Actor Jack Wagner tied for 2nd place on Saturday with 47 Stableford points.
Stableford scoring rewards players with postive points for good play on each hole, and subtracts points for bad play.
A hole-in-one = +8 pts; Eagle = +6 pts; Double Eagle = +10; Birdie = +3; Par = +1 pt; Bogey = 0; Double Bogey = -2 pts.
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For more 2021 photos and news plus a recap of The American Century Championship past years' competition, link here.
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TRENDING U.S. - Updated on July 17, 2021
JULY'S HEAT IS HERE, COOL OFF and HAVE FUN in YOUR FAVORITE SKI TOWN.
RESORTS ARE READY for SUMMER ACTIVITIES with HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, MOUNTAIN COASTERS and ZIP LINES to NAME a FEW.
Plan your summer trips for safe and smart visits. Check for local and state mandated restrictions and purchase tickets and make reservations if needed.
JACKSON HOLE CLOSED APRIL 11 and ONCE AGAIN THEY LED NORTH AMERICA with 502" of SNOW; LINK for SUMMER EVENTS THAT BEGAN SAT. MAY 22 with the OPENING of THE BRIDGER GONDOLA for SIGHTSEEING.
"VISIT SALT LAKE" RESORTS - and CITY - ARE GEARING UP for SUMMER with FUN ACTIVITIES. - REMEMBERING WINTER? WATCH ALTA'S AMAZING "SNOW FARMER."
SILVER MOUNTAIN, Northern Idaho, CLOSED APRIL 18 after 258" of SNOW. NOW IT'S THEIR SILVER RAPIDS INDOOR WATERPARK. THEIR BIKE PARK OPENED MAY 29.
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN PREPARES for SUMMER after WINTER BROUGHT 238" of SNOW at MID-MOUNTAIN McCOY STATION. LINK for LODGING.
MT. BACHELOR HAD ANOTHER BIG and SAFE WINTER with 368" of SNOWFALL, SUMMER ACTIVITIES BEGAN JUNE 12.
FOR MORE INFO and WINTER & SUMMER PLANNING in the WEST, VISIT Ski Resorts West and Lodging West.
FOR MORE INFO and WINTER & SUMMER PLANNING in the EAST, VISIT Ski Resorts East and Lodging East.
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STEAMBOAT, CO (04-05-21) -
Thunderhead Lodge as seen from the Storm Peak South trail, The on-mountain base is a hub for the top of the gondola, restaurants and many other on-mountain services. For lodging choices around Steamboat, link here.
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JACKSON, WY (04-02-21) -
Jackson is home to a National Elk Refuge with sleigh or wagon rides from December to early April. Just north of town herds of 7,000+ elk leave the high country to find food. For a small fee you can get a safe, close distance from them, link here.
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JACKSON HOLE, WY (04-01-21) -
One of the most famous trails in North America - Corbet's Couloir, seen in the center of the photo. The trail is legendary and an awesome annual competition - The Kings & Queens of Corbet's - can be viewed on their website's video gallery.
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SILVER MOUNTAIN, ID (03-24-21) -
Nestled along I-90 in northern Idaho in Kellogg is the powder paradise of Silver Mountain. Near the top of Lift 2 the evergreens show the huge amount of snow the resort has received this season, more than 233 inches.
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ALTA SKI AREA (03-08-21) -
Great cruising on the Rollercoaster Trail accessed via the Sugarloaf Lift and overlooking the fantastic scenery of Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Alta is one of the four great Visit Salt Lake/Ski City Resorts and the Ski City Super Pass.
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