Who will emerge as the top celebrity golfer in 2024?
Dozens of the biggest names in sports and entertainment are gathering in Lake Tahoe this week for the American Century Championship.
This will be the 35th edition of the NBC Sports celebrity golf tournament, which last year saw Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry defeat former tennis player Mardy Fish to win the tournament for the first time.
Curry will not be able to defend his title because he is preparing for the Paris Olympics, but there are five former champions, including Fisch and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, on the roster for 2024. Other stars scheduled to compete include Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and actor Miles Teller.
From all the competitors to how the tournament will play out and where to watch, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 American Century Championship.
When is the American Century Championship?
The American Century Championship will run from Friday, July 12th through Sunday, July 14th.
Where will the American Century Championship take place?
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, home of the American Century Championship, is located along the south shore of Lake Tahoe.
Where to watch the American Century Championship
The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The full TV schedule is below:
Friday
- First Round: 4-6pm ET, Peacock (replay will be broadcast on Golf Channel from 8-10pm)
Saturday
- Round 2: 2:30-6 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
Sunday
- Round 3: 2:30-6 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
What is the format of the American Century Championship?
The American Century Championship is a 54-hole tournament using a modified Stableford format.
How does scoring work at the American Century Championship?
Players earn points based on their performance on the holes, with the goal being to earn as many points as possible over the three rounds. Here's how points are awarded on each hole:
- Albatross (3 under): 10 Points
- Hole-in-one: 8 Points
- Eagle (2 under): 6 Points
- Birdie (1 under): 3 Points
- Par: 1 Point
- Bogey (1 over): 0 Points
- Double bogey or less (2 over par or less): -2 points
How much is the prize money for the American Century Championship?
This year's tournament has a total prize pool of $750,000: the winner receives $150,000, the runner-up receives $70,000 and third place receives $40,000.
The tournament also raises funds for local and national charities.
What is the field for the American Century Championship?
From current and former athletes to actors, here's a look at all of this year's contestants.
- Davante Adams, wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders
- Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen
- Ray Allen, Basketball Hall of Fame guard
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
- Brett Baer, TV host
- Nate Bergatze, comedian
- Basketball Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley
- Brian Baumgartner, actor
- Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis
- Jay Bilas, college basketball analyst
- Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown
- Joe Buck, NFL announcer
- Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson
- Derek Carr, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
- Hall of Fame guard Vince Carter
- Don Cheadle, actor
- Roger Clemens, former MLB pitcher
- Former NBA guard Dell Curry
- Seth Curry, NBA guard
- Carson Daly, TV host
- Vinny Del Negro, former NBA player and coach
- Jay DeMarcus, singer
- Dylan Dreyer, TV weather forecaster
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway
- Mardy Fish, former tennis player
- Larry Fitzgerald, former NFL wide receiver
- Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL quarterback
- Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts QB
- Bobby Flay, Chef
- Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney
- Mike Golic, former NFL defensive lineman
- Robbie Gould, former NFL kicker
- Blake Griffin, former NBA player
- Chris Harrison, TV host
- AJ Hawk, former NFL linebacker
- Colin Jost, comedian
- Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers fullback
- Jason Kelce, former NFL center
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end
- Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Harry Leadbetter, content creator
- Derek Lowe, former MLB pitcher
- Kyle Lowry, NBA player
- Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer
- Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Rob McElhenney, actor
- Jim McMahon, former NFL quarterback
- Kevin Miller, former MLB first baseman
- The Miz, WWE Superstar
- Mark Mulder, former MLB pitcher
- John O'Hurley, actor
- TJ Oshie, Washington Capitals forward
- Jake Owen, singer
- Chandler Parsons, former NBA forward
- Joe Pavelski, former NHL player
- Doug Pederson, head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Michael Peña, actor
- Patrick Peterson, NFL cornerback
- Albert Pujols, former MLB first baseman
- Austin Reeves, Los Angeles Lakers guard
- Alfonso Ribeiro, actor
- Jerry Rice, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver
- Rob Riggle, actor
- Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets quarterback
- Alex Rodriguez, former MLB third baseman
- Ray Romano, actor
- Tony Romo, former NFL quarterback
- Kyle Rudolph, former NFL tight end
- Matt Ryan, former NFL quarterback
- Jason Sheff, singer
- Gary Sheffield, former MLB outfielder
- Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith
- Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz
- Annika Sorenstam, golfer
- Katherine Tappen, TV reporter
- Miles Teller, actor
- Larry the Cable Guy, comedian
- Joe Theismann, former NFL quarterback
- Adam Thielen, wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers forward
- Taylor Twellman, former MLS forward
- Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher
- Chase Utley, former MLB second baseman
- Shane Victorino, former MLB outfielder
- Mike Vrabel, former NFL player and coach
- Jack Wagner, actor
- Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker DeMarcus Ware
- Former MLB pitcher David Wells
- Andrew Whitworth, former NFL offensive tackle
- Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson
- Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young
Who has won the most American Century Championships?
Former MLB pitcher Rick Rhoden is the all-time winner of the American Century Championship title with eight.
Former NHL forward Dan Quinn has won the tournament five times, while Tony Romo, Mark Mulder and former NFL quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver have each won the tournament three times.
Jack Wagner and former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien each won the tournament twice.
American Century Championship winners by year
Here's a breakdown of all the American Century Championship winners:
- 2023: Stephen Curry
- 2022: Tony Romo
- 2021: Vinnie Del Negro
- 2020: Mardy Fish
- 2019: Tony Romo
- 2018: Tony Romo
- 2017: Mark Mulder
- 2016: Mark Mulder
- 2015: Mark Mulder
- 2014: Mark Rypien
- 2013: Billy Joe Toliver
- year 2012: Dan Quinn
- 2011: Jack Wagner
- 2010: Billy Joe Toliver
- 2009: Rick Rhoden
- 2008: Rick Rhoden
- 2007: Chris Chandler (former NFL quarterback)
- 2006: Jack Wagner
- Year 2005: Billy Joe Toliver
- 2004: Dan Quinn
- 2003: Rick Rhoden
- 2002: Dan Quinn
- 2001: Dan Quinn
- the year of 2000: Al Del Greco (former NFL kicker)
- 1999: Rick Rhoden
- 1998: Mario Lemieux (NHL Hall of Fame Center)
- 1997: Rick Rhoden
- 1996: Billy Joe Toliver
- 1995: Rick Rhoden
- 1994: Dick Anderson (former NFL safety)
- 1993: Rick Rhoden
- 1992: Dan Quinn
- 1991: Rick Rhoden
- 1990: Mark Rypien
