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Make plans to attend the 2024 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at South Lake Tahoe's
beautiful Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course, July 10-14. You can also watch it Live on Peacock and NBC.

2023 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship - Photos to be posted shortly

Day Three, Sunday, 92 Celebs saluted Steph Curry's Eagle on 18 to beat Mardy Fish in an exciting finish. Steph was three points behind Mardy Fish
until his final putt on 18 giving Steph +6 Stableford Points to seal the victory with +73 points.

Day Two, Saturday, Steph Curry, on Saturday, remained in the lead with +50 Stableford Points after a hole-in-one on 7, a length of 152 yards which
scored him + 8 Stableford Points for the hole. Steph sprinted the 152 yards to the pin and claimed it took him two holes to regain his composure.
Joe Pavelski and Mardy Fish (U.S. Tennis) tied for 2nd place with +47 points.

Day One, Friday, had surprise leaders to perhaps begin a new era in the competition.
Steph Curry finished 1st, while Joe Pavelski gained 2nd with Alex Killorn (NHL Active) ended the day in 3rd.

The event is scored via The Modified Stableford Scoring Method.
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.

DeMarcus Ware and Emmitt Smith discuss
entering in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
DeMarcus +Emmitt
The pair of Dallas Cowboys reflect on
Ware's work to achieve the HoF goal.
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/14/23)

Steph Curry finished Day One in first place and
addressed the Media Room regarding his play.
PAvelski in 2nd
NHLer Alex Killorn finished 3rd and FOX NEWS anchor
Brett Baier finished 4th. See Joe Pavelski,2nd, on right.
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/14/23)		 Joe Pavelski, NHL active, is all smiles after finishing
2nd on Day One. Joe finished tied for 2nd in 2022.
Pavelski in 2nd
Two tied for 5th - Marshalll Faulk and Brian Urlacher;
three tied for 7th, Dell Curry, Mardy Fish & Joe Mauer.
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/14/23)

Early Media Room visits by athletes set-up the weekend play.

Reality TV & WWE Superstar, The Miz, with his
outfit that he will try to wear on the course.
The Uncomparable MIZ
Listen to the Miz' podcast episode
at www.alwaysupright.com
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/13/23)

Golden State Warrior Steph Curry fields questions
regarding the family bet, the Warriors and more.
NBA Legend Steph Curry
Steph's dad Dell and brother Seth have a family bet
for the best score, the winner gets a WWE style belt.
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/13/23)		 (Left to right) Vinnie Del Negro, Annika Sorenstam
Joe Pavelski look to 2022 winner Tony Romo
Awesome Foursome
for advice as all four contend for 1st place. Romo
donated his $125,000 prize to charity last year..
(SKIER NEWS photo 07/13/23)


NBC's 2022 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship winner is Tony Romo (NFL retired).
Romo scored a Stableford +62 to create a three-way tie for first place. He won a double sudden death playoff
to beat Mark Mulder (MLB retired) and Joe Pavelski (NHL active) in the second round of the playoff.
This was the second year in a row the event ended in a playoff and the third playoff in nine years.
That stirring finish led to record setting television ratings for the tournament as the broadcast on NBC Sports delivered the largest
audience for the event since 2009 across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.
The gallery of 67,622 also established a new high for attendance at Edgewood Tahoe for the event.
Please see the Day One, Day Two and final Day Three reports below.
Make plans to attend the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, July 12-16.

The event is scored via The Modified Stableford Scoring Method.
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.
Day Three Report - July 10, 2022 - Tony Romo (NFL retired) beats Mark Mulder (MLB retired) and Joe Pavelski (NHL active)
Tony Romo follows his first tee shot to begin his day
and a double playoff vs. Mark Mulder & Joe Pavelski.
Tony Romo on 1
The three tied at 62 Stableford pts and Romo
needed a double sudden death playoff to win.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

Chicago Bears Super Bowl winning QB and legend
Jim McMahon, tees off with a cast-like boot, lifting
McMahon Delivers
his leg to make the shot. He has competed in every
event and finished 68th of 87, ahead of Barkley.
 (Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Larry the Cable Guy signs autographs for young
fans at the Clubhouse at the Edgewood Tahoe golf
Larry and Mater
course. The voice of "Mater" in both Cars movies,
signed as Larry and Mater. He finished 80th of 87.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)
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Tony Romo (left) accepts the championship trophy
from Jonathan Thomas, American Century CEO,
Romo-Thomas
after winning a double playoff and his 3rd win since 2018.
His $125,000 winnings were donated to local charities.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

Mark Mulder (left) and Joe Paveski answer questions
after they tied with Tony Romo and forced a playoff.
Mulder-Pavelski
This was the 5th playoff at the event and the 1st to
go to two sudden death rounds before Romo won.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)		 Saturday night at Harrah's, Jay DeMarcus (piano) &
Jason Scheff and Alfonso Ribeiro, put on a show.
DeMarcus-Scheff-Ribeiro
DeMarcus and Scheff recently formed "Generaton
Radio" a new band dedicated to old time rock'n'roll.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)


Day Two Report - July 9, 2022 - Mark Mulder (MLB retired) Takes the Lead
With 25 Stableford pts on Saturday,
Mark Mulder has the lead with 45 overall
Mark Mulder
Stableford pts, tees off to start his day.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

Mardy Fish discusses how he took the
daily high score with 27 Stableford pts to
Mardy Fish
finish 2nd adding to his 15 pts on Day 1.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)		 Adam Thielen, (NFL active) tied for 3rd
adding 20 pts to his 18 pts on Day 1,
Adam Thielen
to tie Derek Lowe for 3rd place.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Derek Lowe, (MLB retired) finished the
day with 22 pts to tie Adam Thielen
Kevin Lowe
for 3rd place with 38 Stableford pts.
(Photo credit -Dave Leonardi)

Day One Report - July 8, 2022
American Century, NBC and Lake Tahoe
Sponsors Photo
Jonathan Thomas, Jon Miller, Carol
Chaplin, Gary Quinn discuss the event.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)

Annika Sorenstam is tied in 2nd; & Tony
Annika + Tony
Romo, is tied in 4th with Carson Palmer
and Adam Thielen; review their first day.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)

Mark Mulder, 3 time ACC Champ
Mark Mulder
and tied for 2nd, analyses his 1st day
improvement over his 1st day last year.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)

 Smooth swinging Charles Barkley, tied,
Sir Charles
for 71st after falling off on the last two
holes, but his swing is glitch-free.
(Photo credit -Dave Leonardi)

Pre-Tournament Press Conferences and Predictions - July 7, 2022
Tony Romo, retired QB and current NFL
analyst, & the 3rd place finisher in 2021,
Tony Romo
addresses the media on golf & the NFL.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)

Steph Curry, Golden State Warrior and
2022 NBA Champ, addresses the media
Steph Curry
on winning his fourth NBA title and golf.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)		 Mardy Fish, USA Tennis, 2020
American Century Champion,
Mardy Fish
and 7th place in 2022, answers questions.
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)		 Vinnie Del Negro, 2021 ACC champ
reflects on his victory, his inspriration
Vinnie Del Negro
and chances for a repeat in 2022.
(Photo credit -Lorie Leonardi)


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.

Day 3, Report & Photos for Sunday, July 11, 2021 - Del Negro gets emotional win after tying Smoltz on 18 and a one-hole playoff win. Later he annouced his father had passed away earlier in the week as he fought back tears discussing his win.
Smoltz, Hall of Fame MLB Pitcher, had 25 pts on Day 1 and 26 pts on Day 2 but could only get to 18 pts on Sunday to be tied for first with 69 pts. He then lost to Vinnie Del Negro in a one-hole playoff after hitting his 3rd shot into a lake on the Par 5, 18th hole.
Actor Jack Wagner finished in 5th place scoring only 14 pts on Sunday. He fell from his 3rd place start on Day 3, to finish with 61 Stableford pts. Tony Romo moved up to 2nd with 66 pts.
LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam finished in 4th place with 64 pts, scoring only 18 Stableford pts on Day 3.

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.

Vinnie Del Negro watches his tee shot on 18.
Vinnie Del Negro
It led to a tie score and a playoff win over Smoltz.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

 Tony Romo tees off to start his Day 3 play which
Tony Romo
saw him move up 2 places to finish 3rd with 66 pts.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Actor Jack Wagner slipped from 3rd place to
Wagner Tees on Day 3
5th with 61 pts to trade places with Romo.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Del Negro prepares to get check and trophy from
Annika
Jonathan Thomas, American Century CEO, on right.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)


Day 2, 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 1 total of 25 pts to take the lead with 51 pts. Five Stableford points separated Smoltz, the leader, with 4th place LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam who had +46.
Vinnie Del Negro (NBA retired) and Actor Jack Wagner tied for 2nd place with 47 Stableford points. Tony Romo (NFL retired) finished 5th with 42 pts.

John Smoltz teed off to take the lead with 51 pts,
John Smoltz
but, often favored to win, he fell short.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

 Vinnie Del Negro finished Day 2 in 2nd place
Vinnie Del Negro
with 49 Stableford pts on Saturday.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Actor Jack Wagner, twice winner of the event
Wagner Selfie
in 2011 and 2006, takes a selfie for fans.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Annika Sorenstam teed off to 4th place at +46.
Annika
She was 5 pts behind the leader on Day 2
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)


Day 1, Report & Photos for Friday, July 9, 2021 - An albatross began a mad scramble with two tied for 1st; two tied for 3rd and 4 tied for 5th.
First in the 32-year history of tournament. Mike Modano, the NHL Hall of Famer who spent his career with the Minnesota North Stars and the Dallas Stars, holed out a 205 yard 7-iron on the 501-yard 18th hole for an albatross. It earned him +10 points in the Modified Stableford scoring format to vault Modano into a tie for the lead with MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz at 25 points.

LGPA legend, Anika Sorenstam, begins her day.
LGPA SuperStar
She ended Day 1 tied for 5th with Del Negro with 23 pts.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)

 Joe Pavelski follows his Day 1 opening drive.
Steph Curry
He finished tied for 3rd with Jack Wagner with 24 pts.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Mike Modano tees off, on his way to an albatross.
Modano Tees
His double eagle was the 1st in American Century play.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Canelo, thumbs up, no need to say more!
Canelo
A fan favorite, Canelo is always ready.
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)


American Century Notables Address the Press on Thursday, July 8, 2021
Anika Sorenstam - LGPA Super Star
Larry the Cable Guy
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Steph Curry - NBA Super Star
Steph Curry
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Dell Curry - Former NBA Standout
Proud Father & Current Broadcaster
Dell Curry
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Seth Curry - Phila. 76er Sharp Shooter
Seth Curry
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)
 
American Century Notables Address the Press on Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Larry the Cable Guy, gets it done!
Larry the Cable Guy
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)
 Mardy Fish, USA Tennis elite and 2020 Winner
Mardy Fish
(Photo credit - Dave Leonardi)		 Tony Romo, NFL retired, 2018 & 2019 Winner
Tony Romo
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)
 Mark Mulder, MLB retired, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Winner
Mark Mulder
(Photo credit - Lorie Leonardi)

2020 Re-Cap
MARDY FISH (US Tennis) WON the 31st AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP, JULY 10-11-12, in LAKE TAHOE with +76 pts.
KYLE WILLIAMS (NFL retired & Day One leader) FINISHED 2nd with +67 pts.
JOHN SMOLTZ (MLB retired) FINISHED in a DISTANT 3rd PLACE with +58.
TONY ROMO, 2018 & 2019 WINNER, DID NOT FINISH AFTER A WRIST INJURY SURFACED LATE DURING SATURDAY'S ROUND.
Super Bowl MVP - PATRICK MAHOMES JOINED CHARLES BARKLEY, LARRY the CABLE GUY & 65 other CELEBS in the FIELD.
Skiing Legend BODE MILLER DID NOT PLAY THIS YEAR and WE HOPE to SEE HIM in 2021.

New Fish in Lake Tahoe and a Wet Bet Payoff
New Fish in the Lake

LAKE TAHOE, NV/CA (07-12-20) - Canelo Alvarez is a four division world champion boxer, holding several current titles. He also began playing golf about 10 months prior to July's American Century Championship. He bet both Steph and Dell Curry he would score a traditional 85 or better. The loser(s) would have to dive into the Lake. Alvarez won the wager!
Steph (far left), Dell (3rd from left) took the dive but were also joined by Alvarez (far right ready to high-five) and his caddy (3rd from right in high-five mode).
In a surprise move they were further joined by the ACC event winner Mardy Fish (2nd from right). After a great event with no spectators, the players had the opportunity to unwind, relax and enjoy this lighter moment.
(American Century Championship photo credit - Jeffrey Bayer)

Reports from the 2020 to 2014 American Century Events are below.
Link here to visit the 2013 to 2004 American Century reports for more celebrity and athlete photos, articles and results.

DAY THREE - Sunday, July 12, 2020
Mardy Fish, (US Tennis), who set an Edgewood Tahoe and event record on Day Two with +37 pts., finished strong over Day One leader, Kyle Williams (NFL retired). Williams finished the event in second with +67 pts.
Fish, with +76 pts, recorded the best winning score since Mark Mulder's +82 pts in 2015.
John Smoltz (MLB retired) was a distant 3rd with a three day total of +58 pts.
Steph Curry (NBA-Golden State) was 4th with a three-day total of +56 pts. Case Keenum (NFL -Washington) was 5th with +54 pts. and Mark Mulder finished 6th with +52 pts.
In a three-way tie for 7th with +50 pts. were Dell Curry (NBA retired), Vinnie Del Negro (NBA retired) and Derek Lowe (MLB retired).
Actor and previous two-time winner Jack Wagner finished in 10th place with +48 pts.
Charles Barkley held on to his 3-day, next to last position, finishing in 70th place, with -68 pts while Eddie George (NFL retired) remiained in last place, 71st, with -71 pts.

DAY TWO - Saturday, July 11, 2020
Mardy Fish (US Tennis) set an Edgewood Tahoe and event record with +37 pts to take the lead over Day One leader Kyle Williams (NFL retired), now in second.
Fish, with +57 pts, holds a four point Stableford lead over Williams whose two day total is +53 pts.
John Smoltz (MLB retired) is a distant 3rd with a two day total of +37 pts.
In a three way tie for 4th place, with +36 pts are Dell Curry (NBA retired), Derek Lowe (MLB retired) and Tony Romo (NFL retired) who developed a wrist injury late in the day.
Mark Mulder (MLB retired) and Carson Palmer (NFL retired) are tied for 7th with 35 pts.
Charles Barkley remained next to last, in 70th place, with -50 pts while Eddie George (NFL retired) stayed in last place, 71st, with -53 pts.

DAY ONE - Friday, July 10, 2020
Kyle Williams (NFL retired) took the Day One lead with +25 Stableford pts.
2018 & 2019 winner Tony Romo (NFL retired) tied for 2nd with John Smoltz (MLB retired) both with +20 pts.
Three players tied for 4th with +18 pts - Mardy Fish & Carson Palmer and past twice champ, actor Jack Wagner.
Also contending are four tied for 7th with +17 pts - Dell Curry, Vinnie Del Negro, Case Keenum and past three time champ Mark Mulder (MLB retired).
Charles Barkley finished Day One next to last in 70th place with -28 pts followed by Eddie George (NFL retired) in last place with -30 pts.

Stableford scoring rewards players with postive points for good play on each hole, and subtracts points for bad play.
Hole-in-One = +8 pts; Eagle = +6; Double Eagle = +10; Birdie = +3; Par = +1 pt; Bogey = 0; Double Bogey = -2 pts.

Past events 2014 to 2019 ...

Posted - July 14, 2019 - Updated June 4, 2020, for the 2019 Tournament
60,530 guests visited Lake Tahoe for NBC's American Century Championship, July 12-14, 2019 at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Justin Timberlake returned in 2019 along with Steph Curry and the 2018 winner, Tony Romo.
Tony Romo (NFL retired) won his second-in-a-row American Century Championship with +71 Stableford pts.
Mark Mulder (MLB retired) finished 2nd with +61 pts. while Derek Lowe (MLB retired) and Marty Fish (U.S Tennis) tied for third with +57.
Olympic skiing legend Bode Miller finished 28th with +23 pts. Justin Timberlake was 38th with 16 pts.
Larry the Cable Guy ended with -31 pts. to finish 76th and Charles Barkley was 88th with a -31 to finish third from the bottom ahead of
DeMarcus Ware (89th with -75 pts.) and NBC Meteorologist Dylan Dryer was last (90th with -84 pts.)

Stableford scoring rewards players with postive points for good play on each hole, and subtracts points for bad play.
Hole-in-One = +8 pts; Eagle = +6; Double Eagle = +10; Birdie = +3; Par = +1 pt; Bogey = 0; Double Bogey = -2 pts.

Day 3 -- Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2019, Tony Romo sails to a second straight victory
Teeing to win Sailing Lake Tahoe Awaitng the trophy
July 14, 2019 - Tony Romo, defending 2018 American Century Champion,
strikes the ball as he tees off on 18 to win the 2019 event with +71 Stableford pts. He beat the 2015, 2016 and 2017, three-time winner Mark Mulder who finished with +61 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 14, 2019 - The American Century sailboat (left) floats gently
in a Lake Tahoe breeze, overlooking the Lake and the 18th green. The sailboat is a Lake Tahoe fixture each year at the event.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 14, 2019 - Tony Romo addresses the crowd
on winning his second title with NBC Sports' Heather Cox. Jonathan Thomas, of American Century Investments, holds the trophy before presenting it to Romo.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi


Day 3 -- Sunday morning, July 14, 2019, Rascal Flatts, Larry the Cable Guy, Thielen, Pavelski, Modano and JT
Rascal Riggles Larry Looks NFL-NHL J-T tees
July 14, 2019 - Fan favorites - members of Rascal Flatts, Joe Don Rooney (left) and Jay DeMarcus (right) with actor/comedian Rob Riggle before teeing off. Joe Don finished 26th with 25 pts; Riggle ended tied for 67th with NFL Coach Frank Reich and Chef Bobby Flay with -24 pts and Jay finished tied for 74th with Jordy Nelson at -30.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 14, 2019 - Speaking of fan favorites, Larry the Cable Guy looks down the fairway at his Day 3 tee shot. Larry began the day with no chance of winning with -23 Stableford points and ended the tournament in 76th place with -31 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 14, 2019 - Minnesota Viking wide receiver, Adam Thielen (left) poses with his group with NHL Dallas Star - Joe Pavelski (center) and NHL retired, leading U.S. born point scorer Mike Modano (right). Thielen finished tied for 9th place with Modano with +49 pts and Pavelski was right behind in 11th with +48 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 14, 2019 - And of course the big fan favorite, Justin Timberlake tees off for day three. JT began the day in the middle of the pack with +19 Stableford pts. He ended in 38th with +16 pts, losing 3 pts during the day.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi


Day 2 wrap up -- Saturday, July 13, 2019 and Tony Romo (NFL retired) led the athletes/celebs with +51 Stableford pts.
Mardy Fish (USA Tennis) jumped ahead to second with +42 pts to tie Derek Lowe (MLB retired) who also finished with +42
Having Fun in Tahoe You go this way No, over here Finally-Group Photo
July 13, 2019 - DoSe Do (Doe-See-Doe) or Three Stooges move, Justin Timberlake, partly hidden by Steph Curry, pink shirt and Aaron Rodgers, hat, begin a hop, skip and jump to line up for their group photo before teeing off to begin their Saturday play.
The interactive fan favorites, Timberlake finished the day with +8 Stableford pts for a 2-day total of +19. Rodgers finshed with +12 for a 2-day total of +20 pts. Curry finished with +15 for a 2-day total of +30.
The group entertained between serious golf shots, as seen on NBC's live broadcast of the event.
Curry finished tied for 7th with +50 pts; Rodgers finished 21st with +35 pts and Timberlake finished 38th with +16 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

Day 1 wrap up -- Friday, July 12, 2019 and Tony Romo (NFL retired) led the field with +26 Stableford pts.
Patrick Peterson (NFL) placed second with +24 and Derek Lowe (MLB retired) finished third wth +23
Romo Begins Timberlake Putts MissAmericaSwing Bode and Caddy Warrior Open Champ Joe Don Rooney
July 12, 2019 - Last year's winner Tony Romo starts his day teeing off to take his place at the top of the leader board on Day 1 with a Stableford +26. He won th e event beating retired MLB Mark Mulder who finished with +61 pts. Kevin Lowe and Mardy Fish tied for 3rd with +57 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

July 12, 2019 - Justin Timberlake attracts a crowd even on the practice putting green. Justin returned to the Tahoe event for his third year in the last four. JT finished 38th with +16 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi

 July 12, 2019 - Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev, tees off for her Day 1 second round and follows her shot down the Fairway at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. She finished the day with a Stableford -11 and ended the event in 81st place with -44 pts..
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 12, 2019 - Skiing legend and recent Hall of Fame inductee Bode Miller checks with his caddy before teeing off. Bode finished 28th with +23 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo
- Dave Leonardi		 July 12, 2019 - The 2019 Wounded Warrior Open Champion, Jerry Woods, tees off to begin his play in Tahoe. Woods eneded in 33rd with +19 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo
- Dave Leonardi		 July 12, 2019 - One-third of Rascal Flatts - Joe Don Rooney tees off to start Day 1 with a smart-looking hat! JDR finished 26th with +25 pts.
SKIER NEWS photo
- Dave Leonardi

 

Photos, reports and highlights from the 2018 American Century Championship

THE 2018 WINNER WAS... TONY ROMO, former NFL QB and current FOOTBALL ANALYST with +71 STABLEFORD POINTS.
 See photo essays below for more.

Mark Mulder (Retired MLB Pitcher), defending 3-time champion, finished second wIth +68 Stableford pts. After earning an unprecedented third straight win in 2017!
San Jose Shark, Joe Pavelski entered the day as the leader but finished tied for 3rd with +66 pts with NBA great (retired) Ray Allen.
Steph Curry, Golden State Warrior, finished with +50 Stableford pts but lost to his dad, Dell Curry who posted a +32 plus the +20 pts Steph spotted him to lose by +2 pts with +52 for Dell; +50 for Steph.

See below for more American Century photo essasys and reports from
Lake Tahoe's beautiful Edgewood Tahoe golf course.
Romo Tees off to win Romo with trophy Curry Bet Loss
July 15, 2018 - Tony Romo tees off to victory on Edgewood Tahoe's 18th hole. Romo decided not to use a driver and risk not making the Par 5 hole, knowing that making par would win the event for him. Romo started the day 4 Stableford points below the Day 2 leader, San Jose Shark, Joe Pavelski who had +48 points.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 15, 2018 - Tony Romo, center with trophy, won the 2018 American Century Championship with +27 Stableford points on Sunday for a tournament total of +71.
Mark Mulder, left, placed second with +68 and Joe Pavelski, right,who led after Day 1 and Day 2, tied with Ray Allen for third with +66.
SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi		 July 15, 2018 - Steph Curry takes a dip in Lake Tahoe with an unidentified friend after losing his bet with his dad, Dell Curry.
Steph spotted his dad 20 pts and loss the bet by 2 pts. As a result of the loss of the bet, Steph dove and swam in Lake Tahoe.
American Century Photo

See Pre-Tournament Event Highlights, Photos and Reports for Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday July 12, 2018, link here.

See Day One, Friday, July 13, 2018 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN POSTED - See Day Two Saturday, July 14, 2018 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN COMPLETED, The Final Reports on Day 3, Sunday, July 15, 2018 for American Century Championship wrap-up, photos will be posted below.

Barkley Begins Rascal Flatts Funny Guys JHMR Curry on One PAvelski-Day One leader
July 13, 2018 - Fan favorite Charles Barkley tees off to begin hIs play. He once again finished last in 91st place with a Stableford score of -93 points. Demarcus Ware finished 90th with -90 points.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

July 13, 2018 - Rascal Flatts played as a group in American Century's opening day.
From left, Jay Demarcus, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

 July 13, 2018 - Gotta laugh? Follow this group through 18 holes: Willie Robertson, Larry the Cable Guy and Kevin Nealon. Nealon finished in 87th place with -62 points.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 13, 2018 - Steph Curry, current NBA great, tees off to begin play. Steph finished in 11th place with +50 points but lost to his dad, Dell Curry, who was given a 20 point spot and Steph had to take a dip in the Lake.
SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi		 July 13, 2018 - The Day One leader is
San Jose Shark captain, Joe Pavelski, who finished the day with +25 Stableford points to take first place. He finished the event tied for third with Ray Allen.
SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi

 

Photos, reports and highlights from the 2017 American Century Championship

DAY THREE, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 16, 2017, AND YET ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY at EDGEWOOD-TAHOE GOLF COURSE IN STATELINE, NV.
STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; DOUBLE EAGLE = +10; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.

BRET SABERHAGEN BEGINS HIS 3rd DAY WEARING a SPIFFY PAIR of BOSTON RED SOX PANTS. HIS FIRST TWO DAYS' ATTIRE WAS JUST AS COLORFUL.
Barkley Helmet
SKIER NEWS photo, Dave Leonardi		   ACTOR-COMEDIAN KEVIN NEALON TEES OFF and FOLLOWS HIS SHOT DOWN the FAIRWAY, or into the WOODS, or TREES. HE IS ALWAYS a FAN FAVORITE.
 Ski Legend Tees Off
SKIER NEWS photo, Dave Leonardi		 HAVING FUN, CHARLES BARKLEY and LEGENDARY NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCER AL MICHAELS POSE BEFORE TEEING OFF. BOTH ARE at the BOTTOM with L.A. RAMS QB, JARED GOFF.
Curry Tees Off
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2016, Dave Leonardi

TJ OSHIE, HOCKEY ALL-STAR on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS, BEGINS HIS FINAL DAY of PLAY. OSHIE IS also a U.S. HOCKEY OLYMPIC STANDOUT.
TJ Oshie
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2016, Dave Leonardi


DAY TWO, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 2017, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY at EDGEWOOD-TAHOE GOLF COURSE IN STATELINE, NV.
STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.
CHAD PFEIFFER, TEES OFF to begin DAY TWO PLAY and ENDING in 4th PLACE.Chad Pfeifer
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017
Dave Leonardi		   LARRY THE CABLE GUY MAKES A NERW FRIEND before TEEING OFF on DAY TWO after SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS.
 Larry the Cable Guy
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Dave Leonardi		 STEPH CURRY, TONY ROMO and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TEAMED UP for THEIR DAY TWO PLAY. THE THREE ENTERTAINED ALL DAY WHILE GOLFING.
Curry-Romo-Timberlake
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Dave Leonardi

STEPH CURRY URGES FANS to CHEER for HIM and the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS before HE TEES OFF.
Steph Curry
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017

DAY TWO, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 15, 2017, STABLEFORD SCORING LEADERS are 1) MARK MULDER SURGES to the LEAD with 48 pts;
2) MARDY FISH TIED with DAY ONE LEADER, KEVIN LOWE with 45 pts and 3) CHAD PFEIFFER MOVES into 4th place with 42 pts.
STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.
ENTERTAINING on HOLE 17, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PREPARES to DRIBBLE TOWARDS A NET SET UP by the TAHOE BEACH .day One leader
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Dave Leonardi		   DEREK LOWE, DAY ONE LEADER, TEES OFF ON 18 to END HIS DAY TWO PLAY, TIED in SECOND PLACE.
 Derek Lowe 18
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Dave Leonardi		 MARDY FISH begins HIS FINAL HOLE on DAY TWO which ENDED with FISH TIED with DEREK LOWE for SECOND PLACE.
Mardy Fish
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Dave Leonardi

DAY TWO TOP FOUR FINISHERS, from left: MARK MULDER - MLB PITCHER, RETIRED; MARDY FISH - TENNIS PRO, RETIRED; DEREK LOWE - MLB PICHER RETIRED and CHAD PFEIFER - WOUNDED WARRIOR IRAQ VETERAN. (see scores above)
Top 4 finishers
SKIER NEWS photo, July 15, 2017, Lorie Leonardi

Photos from the first day of serious as well as fun play at The American Century Championship.
Last July, 2016, Mark Mulder repeated as the American Century Championship winner, rising from a tie for 3rd to win with birdies, worth +3 Stableford pts. each, on 6, 7, 8 & 9.
Mulder was the 3rd in the group of elite back-to-back winners, with Dan Quinn (NHL retired) in 2001 & 2002 and Rick Rhoden (MLB retired) in 2008 & 2009.

STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.
AFTER BEING HONORED by LAKE TAHOE VOLUNTEER FIRE CAPTAINS for HIS SUPPORT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 10 YEARS AGO after a DEVASTATING FIRE, CHARLES BARKLEY DONS A FIREMAN'S HELMET TO TEE OFF. SIR CHARLES HAS A GREAT SWING and DRIVE TO START HIS WEEKEND.
Barkley Helmet
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2017, Dave Leonardi		   SKIING GREAT BODE MILLER IS AN ANNUAL COMPETITOR at THE AMERCIAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP at the EDGEWOOD-TAHOE GOLF COURSE. THE DAY STARTS on HOLES ONE and TEN and BODE BEGAN IN GREAT FORM.
 Ski Legend Tees Off
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2017, Dave Leonardi		 STEPH CURRY, FUTURE NBA HALL of FAMER and CURRENT GOLDEN STATE WARRIOR CHAMP and TWO-TIME NBA MVP, TEES OFF on FRIDAY, JULY 14 before a LARGE CROWD of WELL-WISHERS and LOCAL FANS.
Curry Tees Off
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2016, Dave Leonardi

THREE FUN GUYS - from left - WILLIE ROBERTSON, LARRY the CABLE GUY and ROB RIGGLE, POSE as a GROUP BEFORE the WACKINESS ENSUES along THEIR ROUND of GOLF. ALL FAN FAVORITES and NONE HAVE A CHANCE of WINNING the EVENT. MANY of the PLAYERS PARTICIPATE to ENTERTAIN the FANS and HAVE a FUN WEEK..Three Fun Guys

SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2016, Dave Leonardi

DAY ONE, FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017 STABLEFORD SCORING LEADERS are 1) DEREL LOWE with 25 pts;
2) MARDY FISH with 24 pts and 3) JOE PAVELSKI with 23 pts. 3 PLAYERS ARE TIED for 4TH;MARK MULDER, AARON RODGERS and JOHN SMOLTZ.
STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.
DEREK LOWE, TEES OFF to begin HIS PLAY, ENDING as the DAY ONE LEADER.day One leader
SKIER NEWS photo, Dave Leonardi		   FORMER TENNIS PRO MARDY FISH - the 2016 2nd PLACE FINISHER FINDS HIMSELF CALMLY in 2nd PLACE AFTER DAY ONE.
 Mardy Fish
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2017, Lorie Leonardi		 SAN JOSE SHARKS' CAPTAIN JOE PAVELSKI IS ALL SMILES AFTER TAKING the THIRD PLACE POSITION DAY ONE.
Joe Pavelski
SKIER NEWS photo, July 14, 2017, Lorie Leonardi

"CLOSEST to the PIN" WINNER MARK MULDER (center) POSES with a CHECK from GARY HECK, KORBEL PRESIDENT, (right) WHICH IS THEN DONATED to TAHOE SEARCH and RESCUE. MULDER WAS
12 feet, 4 inches from the PIN on the PAR THREE, 169 YARD, HOLE 17.
Mulder wins
Photo credit - Jeffrey Bayer, July 14, 2017

 

Photos, reports and highlights from the 2016 American Century Championship

2016 Photo Essay for NBCs, AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

MARK MULDER (MLB RETIRED) WON THE 27th AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - JULY 19-24, 2016.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT STARS GATHERED to COMPETE at GOLF and INTERACT with FANS (see photos below).
Frequent players included skiing great BODE MILLER, JERRY RICE plus fan favorites CHARLES BARKLEY & LARRY the CABLE GUY.
Second-year players included super star JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and Duck Commander WILLIE ROBERTSON.
MULDER is only the third player to win back-to-back victories in the event's 27 year history.
Watch STEPHEN CURRY'S golf event press conference from July 21, 2016, on Facebook, link here for the event and more.

In 2016, Mark Mulder repeated as the American Century Championship winner, rising from a tie for 3rd to win with birdies, worth +3 Stableford pts. each, on 6, 7, 8 & 9.
Mulder was the 3rd in the group of elite back-to-back winners, with Dan Quinn (NHL retired) in 2001 & 2002 and Rick Rhoden (MLB retired) in 2008 & 2009.
Day One leader, actor, Jack Wagner finished in 3rd Place; Day Two leader tennis star, Mardy Fish, finished 2nd.

Photos from "out and about" at The American Century Championship during all three days are below.
IN OTHER AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS...
CHARLES BARKLEY FINISHED LAST - AGAIN - in 82nd PLACE, with a -100 STABLEFORD POINTS,. LARRY the CABLE GUY WAS 81st with -70 PTS and KEVIN NEALON WAS 80th with -62. ...
SKIING GREAT BODE MILLER FINISHED 47th with a +8. DELL CURRY, NBA RETIRED, FINISHED in 26th PLACE with a +29 to BEAT HIS SON, NBA-MVP STEPHEN CURRY by ONE POINT in 27th PLACE. ...
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE FINISHED with +35 in 21st PLACE and the THIRD "AWESOME THREESOME" TEAMMATE, ALFONSO RIBEIRO FINSHED with 44 POINTS in 13th PLACE. ...
STABLEFORD SCORING REWARDS PLAYERS with POSITIVE POINTS for GOOD PLAY on EACH HOLE:
HOLE-in-ONE = +8 pts; EAGLE = +6; DOUBLE EAGLE = +10; BIRDIE = +3; PAR = +1 pt; BOGEY = 0; DOUBLE BOGEY = -2 pts.

DAY THREE - FINAL SHOTS for the WEEKEND LEADERS to DETERMINE the WINNER and the TROPHY PRESENTATION by AMERICAN CENTURY'S C.E.O. JONATHAN THOMAS
ON HIS WAY to the AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP and the $125,000 PRIZE and TROPHY, MARK MULDER TAKES HIS FINAL PUTT on 18. HE BOGIED the HOLE for 0 pts., but KEPT HIS LEAD from a STRING of FOUR FRONT NINE BIRDIES. HIS +29 STABLEFORD PTS
for the DAY GAVE HIM a FINAL SCORE of 79 PTS.Mulder18Putt
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi		 JACK WAGNER, THE DAY ONE LEADER, on HIS APPROACH to 18. WAGNER'S DAY ONE LEAD of 27 PTS WAS ECLIPSED by MARDY FISH on DAY TWO. WAGNER'S DAY THREE 19 PTS DID NOT STAND a CHANCE vs. MULDER'S OUTSTANDING ROUND
WAGNER'S BEST HOLES WERE BIRDIES (+3 pts. each) on 4 and 16.
WAgner Approaches 18
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi		 TENNIS STAR, MARDY FISH's DAY THREE FINAL PUTT
on 18, GETS HIM a SECOND PLACE FINISH. FISH WENT into the DAY with the LEAD with 50 PTS (+22 and +28) and but MANAGED ONLY +19 on the FINAL DAY. HE HAD TWO BIRDIES (+3 each, on 9 and 16) and THREE BOGIES (0 pts per hole) with 13 PAR (+1) HOLES.
Fish Putts
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi

THE WINNER, MARK MULDER, GETS the TROPHY!
JONATHAN THOMAS, PRESIDENT and C.E.O. of the
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS, TITLE SPONSOR of the EVENT, PRESENTED the CRYSTAL TROPHY to the WINNER. LAKE TAHOE and SURROUNDINGS PROVIDE the BACKDROP. Trophy Presentation
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi

DAY TWO - THE AWESOME THREESOME - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, ALFONSO RIBEIRO and STEPH CURRY
SKIER NEWS photo, July 23, 2016, Lorie Leonardi
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TEES OFF with a LARGE GALLERY in the STANDS and ALONG the FAIRWAY

JT and Gallery-Fairway

Justin Timberlake commanded a large gallery for his first tee shot of Day Two play. Playing with Steph Curry, NBA back-to-back MVP and 2015 NBA Champion, and Alfonso Ribeiro, Carlton from the Fresh Prince of Belair. Justin finished the day with +14 Stableford pts for a two-day score of 20.
SKIER NEWS photo, July 23, 2016, Lorie Leonardi
ALFONSO RIBEIRO THROWS an AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL TO A FAN on 17

Alfonso Toss

The 17th Hole is along Lake Tahoe south shore from tee to green. Fans dock their boats along the shore and enjoy a massive party with several celebrities helping out. Ribeiro here readies to return a now autographed football to a lucky attendee. Steph Curry looks on.
SKIER NEWS photo, July 23, 2016, Dave Leonardi

 STEPH CURRY TAKES HIS TURN and TOSSES A SPIRAL to a FAN

Steph Curry Spiral

With a non-stop barrage of footballs and basketballs to autograph,Steph Curry interupts his walk to the 17th green to throw a tight spiral - bearing the MVP's autograph - to a fan camped out on the beach. NBC camera, security personnel and tournament workers serve as onlookers.
SKIER NEWS photo, July 23, 2016, Dave Leonardi,


The Day One leader - actor, Jack Wagner - was overtaken on Day Two by pro tennis star, Mardy Fish.
Sport and entertainment celebrities gather to play and test their golfing ability in front of spectators at every hole. Plan to see the weekend event's in 2017 on July 14-15-16.
DAY TWO LEADER, TENNIS STAR, MARDY FISH, TEES OFF on DAY THREE. MID-ROUND FISH BATTLED LAST YEAR'S WINNER, MARK MULDER (MLB) for the LEAD.

MARDY FISH
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi		 SKIING GREAT BODE MILLER, OLYMPIC and WORLD CUP MEDAL WINNER, TEES OFF to BEGIN HIS PLAY on DAY ONE

Bode Miller
SKIER NEWS photo, 7/22/16, Dave Leonardi		 "DUCK COMMANDER" WILLIE ROBERTSON LINES-UP HIS TEE SHOT to BEGIN HIS DAY ONE PLAY

Duck Commander
SKIER NEWS photo, 7/22/16, Dave Leonardi		 KORBEL'S "CLOSEST TO THE PIN" EVENT WAS WON by JOE THEISMANN (NFL-QB RETIRED). HE RECEIVED a CHECK to SUPPORT a LOCAL CHARITY from KORBEL PRES. GARY HECK (left).

Heck-Theismann Award
SKIER NEWS photo, July 22, 2016, Dave Leonardi

FOLLOWING HIS TEE SHOT to BEGIN DAY TWO,
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TRACKS IT'S PATH AS MANY FANS
and SPECTATORS WATCH with HIM.

Timberlake Photo
SKIER NEWS photo, July 23, 2016, Dave Leonardi


The five days of NBC's American Century Championship event on Lake Tahoe's south shore, are a mix of golf and fan interaction.
Celebrity players and fan favorites sign autographs, interact with fans, help with selfies and entertain the galleries to provide a fun week, beginning on Tuesday.
If not attending, many watched the live broadcast on NBC at 3 p.m. Eastern; Noon Pacific, see next July's event's - live on NBCSN and NBC.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE LOOKS at a YOUNGER PHOTO of HIMSELF (center), AS HE SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS for FANS ALONG a ROPE LINE WHICH WAS SET UP on PRACTICE ROUND DAY, JULY 20.
TIMBERLAKE WAS ACCOMMODATING to MANY HAPPY FANS.

Timberlake Photo
SKIER NEWS photo, July 20, 2016, Dave Leonardi		 2016 FEATURED MORE FEMALE PLAYERS THAN EVER and a LONG-DRIVE COMPETITION BEGAN THEIR WEEK. (from left) HEATHER LeMASTER, MORGAN MURPHY (Local Pro), BLAIR O"NEAL and NBC'S KATHRYN TAPPEN PREPARE to COMPETE. LeMASTER WON with a 336-YARD DRIVE.

Long Drive Women
SKIER NEWS photo, July 20, 2016, Dave Leonardi		 FUNSOME THREESOME: LARRY the CABLE GUY
ENTERTAINS the GALLERY with a JOKE after
RAY ROMANO (left) TOLD HIS, WHILE on DECK IS ROB RIGGLE (behind, in light shirt). THE THREE HAD SPECTATORS ROARING with LAUGHTER after the ROUND of JOKES.

Cable Guy Story
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi

FAN FAVORITE CHARLES BARKLEY TEES OFF to BEGIN HIS DAY. AFTER ONE HIP REPLACEMENT in 2015 and POSSIBLY ANOTHER in 2016, BARKLEY WAS CONSIDERING RE-LEARNING GOLF AS a LEFT-HANDER... WE'LL SEE!

barkley Tees Off
SKIER NEWS photo, July 24, 2016, Dave Leonardi


 

Photos, reports and highlights from the 2014 American Century Championship

The AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP Photo Essay 2014

NBC's - 2014 AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP in LAKE TAHOE - July 15-20, 2014...
MARK RYPIEN, NFL RETIRED QB, WINS with a STABLEFORD SCORING +76, SETTING COURSE and ROUND RECORDS for the EVENT.
TAKING HOME the $125,000 1st place prize, RYPIEN also WON the FIRST EVER EVENT in 1990 and FINISHED 2nd in 2012 and 2013.
Annika Sorenstam, LPGA wizard, rallied to tie Jeremy Roenick (NHL retired) for 2nd with +65 points.
Actor Jack Wagner, previous two-time winner, finished 4th with +64 pts. Day 1 leader, Chad Pfeifer - Iraq War Vet/Amputee, finished 5th with a +61
The event had an exciting finish on Sunday, Juky 20, 2014 after a lightning and thunder-filled downpour placed a two-hour safety hold on the event.
Olympic and World Cup skiing great - Bode Miller - finished 39th with a +25.
The event is scored using the "Modified Stableford Scoring" method whereby plus points are awarded for good play, points are deducted for bad play and the highest score wins as explained here:
Double Eagle 10 points • Hole in one 8 points • Eagle 6 points • Birdie 3 points • Par 1 point • Bogie 0 points • Double Bogie -2 points.


And the winner with +76 points is... Mark Rypien.
Rypien Tees One

July 20, 2014 -Mark Rypien tees off to begin the game winning round
on the third day of play. Rypien finished with a +76 Stableford points
and set course records for third day play.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
See more photos and links below.
 Annika Sorenstam tied for 2nd second place, Jack wagner took 4th.
Annika and Wagner

July 20, 2014 - Annika Sorentsam upped her game to finish tied for second
with Jeremy Roenick at +65. Annika speaks with actor Jack Wagner,
who finished 4th with 64 pts, before they begin Sunday's play.
©SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
See more photos and links below.

 Jeremy Roenick finished tied with Annika.
Roenick Tees One

July 20, 2014 - Jeremy Roenick, Day Two leader, slipped somewhat
to end the tournament tied with Annika Sorenstam at +65.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
See more photos and links below.

Winning photos from NBC's 2014, 25th Anniversary, American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, July 20, 2014.
For a complete report, click here. ¤ For Day 1 photos and report, click here. ¤ For Day 2 photos and report, click here.
Rypien sinks it
July 20, 2014 - Mark Rypien's final putt rolls
to the hole on 18 to finish the rain-delayed round
and set a final day record with +33 pts.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

 Champagned Champion
July 20, 2014 - The winner gets a champagne bath
via a magnum of Korbel from a friend
as the NBC interviewer backs away.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

 Rypien gets check
July 20, 2014 - Mark Rypien addresses the gathering
after receiving his $125,000 check from
American Century's Jonathan Thomas (right).
His first place trophy is on the table.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi
 Winner's Press Conference
July 20, 2014 - All smiles, Chad Pfeifer speaks about the $25,000 donated to his
Veteran's group, Feherty's Troops First Foundation, as announced by
Jonathan Thomas of American Century Investments.
Mark Rypien (right) and his winning trophy look on.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi

Photos out and about at Day 3 of NBC's 2014 American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe.
For Day 1 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 2 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 3 photos and reports, click here.
Digger's Blessing
July 20, 2014 - Once again Notre Dame's outstanding basketball coach,
Digger Phelps blesses the crowd on Sunday before he tees off.
He finished 83rd with a -55!
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
 Scobee and Rem
July 20, 2014 - Josh Scobee with his caddy, Rem, who is wearing
THE hat with a new sign "Who wants this hat?" They plan to offer
it to a fan on 17 later in the afternoon. Josh finished 29th with a +47.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
 Larry the Hat, Cable Guy
July 20, 2014 - Larry the Cable Guy - with an ear-shading
hat he swears he designed - prepares before he tees off.
A fan favorite, Larry, improved on his last place finish in 2013,
at two spots higher in 84th with a -57.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

Photos out and about at Day 2 of NBC's 2014 American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe.
For Day 1 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 2 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 3 photos and reports, click here.
Peterson Signs
July 19, 2014 - Patrick Peterson, NFL Pro Bowl Cornerback with Arizona, takes time to sign for fans after being stuck in the rough off of 18. After several shots Peterson finally made it backto the fairway.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Lorie Leonardi
 Spurrier Selfie
July 19, 2014 - Steve Spurrier, Univ. of South Carolina football coach, poses while a fan takes a selfie, adding to the days fun. Fans line up after the finals holes to meet their favorites.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
 Oshie-OHurley-Saberhagen
July 19, 2014 - (from left) T.J. Oshie, NHL St. Louis; John O'Hurley, Sienfeld's J. Peterman and Bret Saberhagen, MLB All-Star pitcher, pose for a group photo after their round,
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi

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Photos out and about at Day 1 of NBC's 2014 American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe.
For Day 1 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 2 photos and reports, click here. ¤ For Day 3 photos and reports, click here.
Chad Pfeifer - 18
July 18, 2014 - Chad Pfeifer, Wounded Iraq War Vet/Amputee tees off on
18 to begin the final hole in his Day One lead. Pfeifer finshed with
24 Stableford points to lead the pack of athletes and celebrities.
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
 Barkley and Larry
July 18, 2014 - Fan favorite and annual last place finisher, Charles Barkley tees off as
Larry the Cable Guy (left) looks on. Barkely finished Day 1 with -32 in next to last place,
but there were still two more days and he came through again!
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
 Martin Brodeur
July 18, 2014 - NHL goaltending great and future Hall of Famer, Martin Brodeur follow
his tee shot as Marcus Allen (NFL great, retired) watches. Brodeur was one of many
athletes in the event still active in their sport while playing in the event..
© SKIER NEWS photo - Dave Leonardi
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