| What: | The 28th annual American Century Championship. This made-for-TV event owned and broadcast by NBC Sports is the premier celebrity golf tournament, which also raises funds for local and national charities. The event features a record purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format that features some of sports’ and entertainment’s greatest celebrities. American Century Investments is the title sponsor of the tournament. |
| When: | July 11-16, 2017 TUESDAY: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority & Tahoe South Celebrity-Am WEDNESDAY: Practice Round THURSDAY: American Century Celeb-Am Tournament FRIDAY-SUNDAY: American Century Celebrity Golf Championship |
| Where: | Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Highway 50 at Lake Parkway South Lake Tahoe, Nevada |
| Who: | More than 80 of the biggest sports and entertainment stars. Celebrities who have previously appeared include Steph Curry, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Ray Romano, John Elway, Jerry Rice and Jack Wagner. |
| Prize Money: | Total Purse – $600,000 First Prize – $125,000 Second Prize – $60,000 Third Prize – $35,000 Fourth Prize – $25,000 Fifth Prize – $20,000 respectively |
| Tickets: | Tuesday through Thursday: $20.00 per day Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $30.00 per day Patron Badge: $70.00 (good for any and all days, Tuesday through Sunday) NOTE: Ages 10 and under FREE with a paying adult; two children per adult |
| Gate Hours: | Admission and Ticket Sales Times Tuesday July 11: 8:15A-4:00P Wednesday July 12: 7:00A-4:00P Thursday July 13: 8:15A-4:00P Friday July 14: 7:00A-2:00P Saturday July 15: 7:00A-2:00P Sunday July 16: 7:00A-2:00P Re-Entry back into the course for daily ticket holders is not permitted. Tournament Will Call is located in the rear parking lot of the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe No Spectator Admission after posted gate hours. |
| Inclement Weather Policy for Spectators: | Please observe all scoreboards/message boards for the WEATHER WARNING sign. This sign will appear in advance of inclement weather moving into the area. When the sign appears, you are advised to take precautions even before play is suspended. Suspension of play will be signaled by the sounding of an air horn or similar alert. You should seek shelter immediately upon hearing the alert. During periods of inclement weather, you should avoid the following: bodies of water, hilltops and high places, isolated trees, bleachers, open areas, & wire fences/metal. |
| Conduct, Customs and Etiquette | Please be advised of the following standards of conduct and etiquette:
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| Prohibited Items and Restrictions: | This will be strictly enforced and items may be confiscated.
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| Autograph Policy: | An autograph policy is in effect for official competition rounds (Friday-Sunday).Players are asked not to sign autographs after the start of their rounds until the conclusion, except at their discretion during periods of suspension of play. |
| Parking: | There is no on-site parking at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Public parking is located in the casino parking lots or along Lake Parkway. Handicap parking is located at the rear parking lot of the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe, $20.00 parking fee Driving Directions |
