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List of celebrities playing, how to watch and more to know about American Century golf tournament

The 2023 american century championship field is filled with current superstar athletes, hall of famers, actors and more, by eric mullin • published july 12, 2023 • updated on july 15, 2023 at 7:17 pm.

The American Century Championship returns this week, and the celebrities will once again be out in full force at Lake Tahoe.

Stephen Curry, Patrick Mahomes and Miles Teller are among a long list of stars competing in the annual celebrity golf tournament.

The star-studded field also includes ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who edged out ex-MLB pitcher Mark Mulder and Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski in a playoff last year to win the event for a third time. Will anyone be able to prevent Romo from reclaiming the title in 2023?

Before the opening tee shot of the 34th American Century Championship, here's everything you need to know about the tournament.

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When is the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament in 2023?

This year's American Century Championship runs from Friday, July 14, to Sunday, July 16.

Practice rounds take place on Wednesday and Thursday, with a long drive challenge also scheduled for Thursday. A hole-in-one contest is set for Friday.

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Where is the tahoe celebrity golf tournament played.

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., is the home of the American Century Championship. It's located along the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

How does scoring work in the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament?

The American Century Championship has a 54-hole modified Stableford format. Unlike stroke play, players are awarded points based on how they perform on a hole, with the goal being to score as many points as possible.

Here's a look at how points are awarded:

• 10 points: Double eagle
• 8 points: Hole-in-one
• 6 points: Eagle
• 3 points: Birdie
• 1 point: Par
• 0 points: Bogey
• -2 points: Double bogey or worse

What is the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament purse?

The event features a $600K purse, with $125K going to the winner and $60K going to the runner-up.

The celebrity golf event also raises money for local and national charities.

What TV channel is the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament on?

The American Century Championship will air on NBC and Peacock . Here's a full look at the broadcast schedule.

• Friday, Round 1: 4-6 p.m. ET/1-3 p.m. PT on Peacock
• Saturday, Round 2: 2:30-6 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock
• Sunday, Round 3: 2:30-6 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock

How to stream the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament

All of the action can be streamed on Peacock , NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app .

Who is playing in the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament in 2023?

From current superstar athletes, Hall of Famers, actors and more, here's a look at the full American Century Championship field :

• Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
• Marcus Allen, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Ray Allen, NBA Hall of Fame guard
• Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
• Canelo, world champion boxer
• Bret Baier, Fox News anchor
• Ronde Barber, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
• Nate Bargatze, standup comedian
• Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Fame forward
• Brian Baumgartner, actor
• Jerome Bettis, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Jay Bilas, ESPN college basketball analyst
• Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
• Joe Buck, ESPN announcer
• Reggie Bush, ex-NFL running back
• David Carr, ex-NFL quarterback
• Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints quarterback
• Vince Carter, ex-NBA forward
• Don Cheadle, actor
• Roger Clemens, ex-MLB pitcher
• Chace Crawford, actor
• Dell Curry, ex-NBA guard
• Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors guard
• Seth Curry, Dallas Mavericks guard
• Vinny Del Negro, ex-NBA player and coach
• Jay DeMarcus, singer/musician
• Dylan Dreyer, NBC News meteorologist
• John Elway, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
• Marshall Faulk, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Mardy Fish, ex-tennis player
• Larry Fitzgerald, ex-NFL wide receiver
• Ryan Fitzpatrick, ex-NFL quarterback
• Dexter Fowler, ex-MLB outfielder
• Dwight Freeney, ex-NFL defensive end
• Mike Golic, ex-NFL player
• Robbie Gould, NFL kicker
• A.J. Hawk, ex-NFL linebacker
• Andre Iguodala: NBA forward
• Colin Jost, SNL cast member and writer
• Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end
• Alex Killorn, Anaheim Ducks forward
• Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls guard
• Hally Leadbetter, golf host and content creator
• Jon Lester, ex-MLB pitcher
• Derek Lowe, Ex-MLB pitcher
• Kyle Lowry, Miami Heat guard
• Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
• Joe Mauer, ex-MLB catcher
• Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
• Pat McAfee, ex-NFL punter
• Jim McMahon, ex-NFL quarterback
• Kevin Millar, ex-MLB first baseman
• The Miz, WWE superstar
• Mike Modano, NHL Hall of Fame center
• Mark Mulder, ex-MLB pitcher
• John O'Hurley, actor
• T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals winger
• Jake Owen, country music artist
• Joe Pavelski, Dallas Stars center
• Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach
• Michael Pena, actor
• Patrick Peterson, Pittsburgh Steelers CB
• Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President
• Alfonso Ribeiro, actor
• Jerry Rice, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
• Rob Riggle, actor/comedian
• Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets quarterback
• Ray Romano, actor/comedian
• Tony Romo, ex-NFL quarterback
• Kyle Rudolph, NFL tight end
• CC Sabathia, ex-MLB pitcher
• Jason Scheff, singer and bassist
• Alex Smith, ex-NFL quarterback
• Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings safety
• John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher
• Annika Sörenstam, golfer
• Kathryn Tappen, NBC Sports broadcaster
• Miles Teller, actor
• Larry the Cable Guy, actor/comedian
• Joe Theismann, ex-NFL quarterback
• Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers wide receiver
• Brian Urlacher, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker
• Shane Victorino, ex-MLB outfielder
• Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans head coach
• Jack Wagner, actor
• Tim Wakefield, ex-MLB pitcher
• DeMarcus Ware, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end
• David Wells, ex-MLB pitcher
• Jayson Werth, ex-MLB outfielder
• Andrew Whitworth, ex-NFL offensive tackle
• Charles Woodson, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
• Steve Young, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback

List of American Century Championship winners

Romo is one of five former American Century Championship winners in this year's field, along with three-time winner Mark Mulder, two-time winner Jack Wagner, 2021 winner Vinny Del Negro and 2020 winner Mardy Fish.

Ex-MLB pitcher Rick Rhoden owns the most event wins with eight, most recently winning in 2009.

Here's a look back at every American Century Championship winner:

2022: Tony Romo

2021: Vinny Del Negro

2020: Mardy Fish

2019: Tony Romo

2018: Tony Romo

2017: Mark Mulder

2016: Mark Mulder

2015: Mark Mulder

2014: Mark Rypien (ex-NFL quarterback)

2013: Billy Joe Tolliver (ex-NFL quarterback)

2012: Dan Quinn (ex-NHL center)

2011: Jack Wagner (actor)

2010: Billy Joe Tolliver

2009: Rick Rhoden

2008: Rick Rhoden

2007: Chris Chandler (ex-NFL quarterback)

2006: Jack Wagner

2005: Billy Joe Tolliver

2004: Dan Quinn

2003: Rick Rhoden

2002: Dan Quinn

2001: Dan Quinn

2000: Al Del Greco (ex-NFL kicker)

1999: Rick Rhoden

1998: Mario Lemieux (NHL Hall of Fame center)

1997: Rick Rhoden

1996: Billy Joe Tolliver

1995: Rick Rhoden

1994: Dick Anderson (ex-NFL safety)

1993: Rick Rhoden

1992: Dan Quinn

1991: Rick Rhoden

1990: Mark Rypien

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2023 Invited Celebrity Classic celebrity tournament final results: Prize money payout, leaderboard and how much each golfer won

The 2023 Invited Celebrity Classic celebrity final leaderboard is headed by winner Tony Romo, who earned the win at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas.

On Sunday, Romo scored 40 modified Stableford points in the celebrity format , which was good enough to win the event by five points on 107 points.

Former ATP tennis player Mardy Fish finished as the runner-up on 102 total points.

Annika Sorenstam finished in third place on 101 points, with Mark Mulder finishing on 100 points.

Romom won and the $100,000 winner's share of the $500,000 purse.

Mark Hensby won the professional LPGA Tour tournament , played alongside the celebrity event.

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Tiger Woods’ daughter may be following in his sporty footsteps

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Tiger Woods is tied for most PGA wins ever , has many ESPY Awards and was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom, but his accomplishments pale in comparison to the pride he feels for his daughter, Sam Alexis Woods.

The professional golfer became a father for the first time when he welcomed Sam in June 2007, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. Tiger had just finished second in the U.S. Open and immediately dove headfirst into parenthood.

“Our priorities are Sam. That’s the one priority. And you work it out from there,” he said in a press conference shortly after her birth. ”It was a dream come true for both Elin and myself."

The two-time Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year has learned a lot from becoming a parent, especially “ how to be more patient ,” as he told Jada Pinkett Smith during A Round with Tiger: Celebrity Lessons in 2021.

Though Sam was already a teen at the time, Tiger insisted that “she’s my little girl.” He added, “I don’t ever want [Sam] to leave home."

These days, Sam attends high school, plays varsity soccer and supports her dad on the green whenever she can — whether that be on the sidelines or acting as his caddie.

Here’s everything to know about Tiger Woods’ daughter, Sam Alexis Woods.

She was born in 2007

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Tiger and Nordegren welcomed Sam on June 18, 2007, in Orlando, Florida.

“This is truly a special time in our lives and we look forward to introducing Sam to our family and friends over the next few weeks,” the new dad wrote on his website. “We thank everyone for their well wishes and continued respect of our privacy.”

Just days earlier, Nordegren had been hospitalized while Tiger was playing in the U.S. Open.

“It wasn’t life-threatening or anything,” he explained. “Elin said, ‘There’s nothing you can do. So go out there and just get a "W." ' Well, came close ... It was not easy, because I wanted to be there.”

Tiger came in second in the competition and then immediately rushed to be by Nordegren’s side. “That night was infinitely more rewarding than any ‘W’ ever could have been,” he added.

Sam became a big sister on Feb. 8, 2009, when her parents welcomed her little brother Charlie Axel Woods .

Sam was named after her dad

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Sam's name is a nod to her dad, whose full name is Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods.

“My father had always called me Sam since the day I was born. He rarely ever called me Tiger,” the ESPY Award winner said in a 2007 press conference. “I would ask him, 'Why don't you ever call me Tiger?' He says, 'Well, you look more like a Sam.’ “

"We wanted to have a name that would be meaningful to either side of the family, my side or Elin's side, because she was born [the day after] Father's Day,” he continued. “It just happened to fit.”

She is one of Tiger’s biggest supporters

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Sam has been by her dad's side for a long time — Tiger even handed her a golf club when she was only a few weeks old, although "she couldn't quite hold it” yet.

Fast toward, Sam was only 6 months old when she appeared at one of her dad’s competitions for the first time, and she was a fixture on the sidelines throughout her childhood — something that was extremely meaningful to her dad.

Reflecting on his own father’s health issues in 2015, Tiger expressed appreciation for his children’s support. The athlete touched on the heartfelt moment he shared with his dad after winning his first Masters in 1997 and what it meant to have his own daughter and son cheering him on.

“To now have come full circle and to have a chance to have my kids out there and be able to share that with them, it's special," he told ESPN .

“Sam, actually, she was there at the U.S. Open in 2008, but doesn't remember it,” he added. “It's nice to be able to share these things with my family, and it just means the world to me.”

Tiger was honest with Sam about his divorce

Tiger and Nordegren divorced in 2010 following the golfer's alleged extramarital affairs. The athlete has said he made sure to address his responsibility in the matter when speaking with his kids about it.

"I've taken the initiative with the kids, and told them up front, 'Guys, the reason why we're not in the same house, why we don't live under the same roof, Mommy and Daddy, is because Daddy made some mistakes,' " he told TIME magazine in 2015.

The former couple have worked well as co-parents, sharing custody of the kids and even becoming friends years after the split, an insider told PEOPLE.

“Tiger says really great things about Elin,” the source said in 2018. “He never complains about her, ever. He never says things like, ‘Oh, my ex is being unreasonable.’ On the contrary, he talks about her in glowing terms. They’re closer now than they were when they were married. The kids love them both .”

Sam honored her dad at his World Golf Hall of Fame induction

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Sam was a centerpiece on one of her father’s biggest days: his World Golf Hall of Fame induction in 2022. At the event, which occurred one year after Tiger’s car accident , his teen daughter gave his introduction speech.

"We didn't know if you'd come home with two legs or not,” she said. “Now, you're not only about to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but you're standing here on your own two feet. This is why you deserve this. You're a fighter , you've defied the odds every time.”

The experience was especially touching for the pro golfer, who posted on Instagram to share his thanks and a family photo featuring his mom and now-ex-girlfriend Erica Herman .

“I feel so honored to have been inducted into the @golfhalloffame tonight,” he captioned it. “Having Sam introduce me and my family there watching, it made it even that more special.”

Sam is also an athlete

While Sam is more than happy to join her dad at his tournaments, she’s not as interested in playing golf herself.

“They’re keen into soccer,” Tiger told Golf.com in 2018 about both of his children. “If they want to play golf, that’s great. If they don’t, that’s fine, too. As long as they have a good time playing sports.”

He went on to share that he enjoyed playing the team sport with Sam and Charlie and had “a lot of fun” being able to “pass the ball around with them.”

“I get such a big kick out of watching them compete and play,” Tiger said. “It’s so much fun to see how happy and passionate they are about soccer.”

While son Charlie has changed course and is now following in his dad’s footsteps with golf , Sam is still committed to soccer, even playing on the varsity team at her high school.

She caddied for her dad

The teen supported her dad on the green in a new way in December 2023 when she took on the job of caddie at the PNC Championship's Pro-Am .

In a video shared by the PGA tour on Instagram , she could be seen smiling and chatting while cleaning off her dad’s clubs.

“For the first time, Sam Woods is caddying for her father today ❤️,” the PGA Tour captioned the clip.

How 13 LIV Golf stars qualified for Masters have performed this season

The 2024 Masters Tournament will feature 13 golfers from the rebel LIV Golf organization, including seasoned veterans like Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, and Phil Mickelson

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As the Masters Tournament approaches, all eyes are on the 13 golfers from the rebel LIV Golf organization who have secured their spots in the prestigious event. Their forthcoming performances in the tournament have added a level of anticipation to the upcoming tournament at Augusta National, beginning April 8.

The cast includes LIV's seasoned veterans like Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, and Phil Mickelson, whose wealth of experience adds to the competition. Joining them are Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm.

LIV's breakout stars like Rahm, the defending champion of The Masters , Joaquin Niemann and Cameron Smith bring youthful energy and ambition to the mix, while Adrian Meronk and Charl Schwartzel look to make their mark among the golfing elite. Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson, known for their flair and resilience, round out the roster of LIV's participants at the Masters.

Rahm, the defending champion of The Masters , holds the distinction of being the highest-ranked player among all LIV's participants eligible to compete at the prestigious tournament. Currently ranked No. 3 in the world , Rahm joined the organization at the end of 2023.

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Rahm has expressed confidence in the abilities of LIV players, stating his belief that one of them would emerge victorious at the tournament this season. He said, “There are quite a few Major champions in LIV, and there are a few that are Major champion quality golfers, just pure numbers, if you go with math, wouldn't be the highest, but I'm confident that one of us can get it done this year."

Niemann has found success in the LIV season, securing two early victories. His first win at the LIV Golf Mayakoba came after a playoff against Sergio García, while his second victory at the LIV Golf Jeddah saw him dominate the field with a commanding four-stroke victory.

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• Best Masters finish: 18th, [2021]

Dustin Johnson

• World rank: 327
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 1st, Las Vegas
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2020]

Brooks Koepka

• World rank: 31
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 5th, Mayakoba
• Best Masters finish: 2nd, [2019, 2023]

Adrian Meronk

• World rank: 55
• 2024 Best LIV finish: T-6th, Jeddah
• Best Masters finish: made cut [2023]

Phil Mickelson

• World rank: 161
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2004, 2006, 2010]

Joaquin Niemann

• World rank: 91
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 1st, Mayakoba, Jeddah
• Best Masters finish: T-16th, [2023]

Patrick Reed

• World rank: 107
• 2024 Best LIV finish: T-17th, Mayakoba
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2018]

Charl Schwartzel

• World rank: 382
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 2nd, Jeddah
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2011]

Cameron Smith

• World rank: 62
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 2nd, Hong Kong
• Best Masters finish: T-2nd, [2020]

Bubba Watson

• World rank: 2012
• 2024 Best LIV finish: 15th, Las Vegas
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2012, 2014]
• World rank: 3
• 2024 Best LIV finish: T-3th, Mayakoba
• Best Masters finish: 1st, [2023]

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Juan Ayuso wins accident-plagued Tour de Basque Country in northern Spain

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EIBAR, Spain (AP) — Spanish cyclist Juan Ayuso won the Tour of Basque Country after taking the lead during the sixth and final stage on Saturday.

Ayuso, who is considered the rising star of Spanish cycling, started the stage just four seconds behind overnight leader Mattias Skjelmose. Ayuso won the race by 42 seconds over stage winner Carlos Rodríguez while Skjelmose completed the podium.

Rodríguez finished the 137-kilometer (85-mile) mountainous ride that started and finished in Eibar in 3 1/2 hours, with Ayuso just behind.

The race in northern Spain was plagued by accidents that knocked out several of cycling’s top riders, including two-time reigning Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard.

Vingegaard broke a collarbone, several ribs and suffered a collapsed lung in a crash with other riders on Thursday. As of Friday, Vingegaard remained in a hospital in the Spanish city of Vitoria. His Visma-Lease A Bike team did not update his status on Saturday.

Belgian Remco Evenepoel also broke a collarbone and his right shoulder blade and was scheduled to undergo surgery from that crash during stage 4.

Another crash on Friday resulted in Mikel Landa, the race’s runner-up from 2023, breaking his right collarbone and two ribs.

Ayuso was second in the Tirreno-Adriatico last month and third in the 2022 Spanish Vuelta.

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