American Century Celebrity Golf Classic
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Stateline, Nevada, U.S. |
| Established | 1990 |
| Course(s) | Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,865 yards (6,277 m)[1] |
| Tour(s) | Celebrity event |
| Format | Modified Stableford - 54 holes |
| Prize fund | $600,000 |
| Month played | July |
| Current champion | |
 Billy Joe Tolliver | |
The American Century Championship is the "premier" celebrity golf tournament, held during the second full week of July at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The course is at the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, at an average elevation exceeding 6,230 feet (1,900 m) above sea level.
History
The first tournament was held in 1990 and sponsored by NBC, which broadcasts the second and third round coverage on the weekend. Starting in 1991, Isuzu sponsored the tournament until 1998. American Century Investments is the current title sponsor since 1999.
From 1990 to 2003, the tournament used a stroke play format. Starting in 2004, the modified Stableford format has been used.
Rick Rhoden (8), Dan Quinn (5), Billy Joe Tolliver (4) and Jack Wagner (2) and Mark Rypien (2) are the five celebrities who have won the tournament more than once. Actor Wagner is the only non-professional athlete to have won the event.
The 2013 tournament was held July 19–21; Tolliver won his fourth title and $125,000 on the third playoff hole. The runner-up was 1990 champion Mark Rypien.[1]
Winners
- 2014 Mark Rypien (2)
- 2013 Billy Joe Tolliver (4)
- 2012 Dan Quinn (5)
- 2011 Jack Wagner (2)
- 2010 Billy Joe Tolliver (3)
- 2009 Rick Rhoden (8)
- 2008 Rick Rhoden (7)
- 2007 Chris Chandler
- 2006 Jack Wagner
- 2005 Billy Joe Tolliver (2)
- 2004 Dan Quinn (4)
- 2003 Rick Rhoden (6)
- 2002 Dan Quinn (3)
- 2001 Dan Quinn (2)
- 2000 Al Del Greco
- 1999 Rick Rhoden (5)
- 1998 Mario Lemieux
- 1997 Rick Rhoden (4)
- 1996 Billy Joe Tolliver
- 1995 Rick Rhoden (3)
- 1994 Dick Anderson
- 1993 Rick Rhoden (2)
- 1992 Dan Quinn
- 1991 Rick Rhoden
- 1990 Mark Rypien
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2013 Results". American Century Championship. July 21, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.