What: | The 32st 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 6-11, 2021
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: Practice Rounds FRIDAY-SUNDAY: American Century 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, Tony Romo, and Justin Timberlake. |
Prize Money: | Total Purse – $600,000 – To Be Donated to Charity
First Prize – $125,000 Second Prize – $60,000 Third Prize – $35,000 Fourth Prize – $25,000 Fifth Prize – $20,000 |
Spectator Information: | In accordance with governmental and health guidelines — and similar to major sporting events throughout the country — the American Century Championship will return as a live television event but without spectators. |
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. |