Who will emerge as the top celebrity golfer in 2024? Dozens of big names from the sports and entertainment world will be at Lake Tahoe this week for the American Century Championship.
This will be the 35th edition of the NBC Sports-owned celebrity golf tournament. Last year, Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry beat out ex-tennis player Mardy Fish to win the event for the first time.
While Curry won’t be able to defend his title as he prepares for the Paris Olympics, there are five former champions in the 2024 field, including Fish and ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Other stars set to compete are Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, ex-Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and actor Miles Teller.
The American Century Championship will be played from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, located along the south shore of Lake Tahoe.
The action will be broadcast across NBC and Peacock. Here’s the full TV schedule:
Friday: Round 1: 4-6 p.m. ET, Peacock (Replay will be shown on Golf Channel from 8-10 p.m. ET)
Saturday: Round 2: 2:30-6 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
Sunday: Round 3: 2:30-6 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
The American Century Championship is a 54-hole tournament featuring a modified Stableford format. Players are awarded points based on how they perform on a hole, with the goal being to rack up as many points as possible across the three rounds. Here’s how points are awarded for 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 worse (2-over or worse): -2 points
This year’s tournament has a $750,000 purse. The winner will get $150,000, the runner-up will receive $70,000, and the third-place finisher will earn $40,000. The tournament also raises money for local and national charities.
From athletes — current and former — to actors and more, here’s a full look at this year’s field:
Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Marcus Allen, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
Ray Allen, Basketball Hall of Fame guard
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
Bret Bair, TV anchor
Nate Bargatze, comedian
Charles Barkley, Basketball Hall of Fame forward
Brian Baumgartner, actor
Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
Jay Bilas, college basketball analyst
Tim Brown, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver
Joe Buck, NFL broadcaster
John Carlson, Washington Capitals defenseman
Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints quarterback
Vince Carter, Basketball Hall of Fame guard
Don Cheadle, actor
Roger Clemens, ex-MLB pitcher
Dell Curry, ex-NBA guard
Seth Curry, NBA guard
Carson Daly, TV host
Vinny Del Negro, ex-NBA player and coach
Jay DeMarcus, singer
Dylan Dreyer, TV meteorologist
John Elway, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Mardy Fish, ex-tennis player
Larry Fitzgerald, ex-NFL wide receiver
Ryan Fitzpatrick, ex-NFL quarterback
Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts QB
Bobby Flay, chef
Dwight Freeney, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end
Mike Golic, ex-NFL defensive lineman
Robbie Gould, ex-NFL kicker
Blake Griffin, ex-NBA player
Chris Harrison, TV host
A.J. Hawk, ex-NFL linebacker
Colin Jost, comedian
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers fullback
Jason Kelce, ex-NFL center
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Hally Leadbetter, content creator
Derek Lowe, ex-MLB pitcher
Kyle Lowry, NBA player
Joe Mauer, Baseball Hall of Fame catcher
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Rob McElhenney, actor
Jim McMahon, ex-NFL quarterback
Kevin Millar, ex-MLB first baseman
The Miz, WWE superstar
Mark Mulder, ex-MLB pitcher
John O’Hurley, actor
T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals forward
Jake Owen, singer
Chandler Parsons, ex-NBA forward
Joe Pavelski, ex-NHL player
Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach
Michael Peña, actor
Patrick Peterson, NFL cornerback
Albert Pujols, ex-MLB first baseman
Austin Reaves, 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, ex-MLB third baseman
Ray Romano, actor
Tony Romo, ex-NFL quarterback
Kyle Rudolph, ex-NFL tight end
Matt Ryan, ex-NFL quarterback
Jason Scheff, singer
Gary Sheffield, ex-MLB outfielder
Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings safety
John Smoltz, Baseball Hall of Famer
Annika Sorenstam, golfer
Kathryn Tappen, TV reporter
Miles Teller, actor
Larry the Cable Guy, comedian
Joe Theismann, ex-NFL quarterback
Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers forward
Taylor Twellman, ex-MLS forward
Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker
Chase Utley, ex-MLB second baseman
Shane Victorino, ex-MLB outfielder
Mike Vrabel, ex-NFL player and coach
Jack Wagner, actor
Demarcus Ware, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker
David Wells, ex-MLB pitcher
Andrew Whitworth, ex-NFL offensive tackle
Charles Woodson, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back
Steve Young, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Former MLB pitcher Rick Rhoden owns the most American Century Championship titles with eight. Former NHL forward Dan Quinn has won the tournament five times, while Tony Romo, Mark Mulder, and ex-NFL quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver have three victories apiece. Jack Wagner and ex-NFL quarterback Mark Rypien each won the tournament twice.
A sibling rivalry is coming to the 2024 American Century Championship. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce and current Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are ready to compete in this year’s tournament, which will feature some of the world’s biggest sports stars and celebrities. On their podcast, “New Heights,” Jason and Travis discussed the American Century Championship, and Travis offered Jason some brotherly advice.
“My advice would be, just don’t feel bad if you hit somebody because they bought the ticket,” Travis said. “It’s a bunch of amateurs out there trying to play golf, so don’t feel bad. People have gotten hit before.”
Jason got off to a great start on Thursday, winning the long drive competition with a 322-yard bomb down the fairway. Travis won that same event last year with a 362-yard strike. Will Jason or Travis finish higher on the leaderboard this weekend?
Here is everything you need to know about watching the Kelce brothers at the 2024 American Century Championship, including TV and streaming options for the tournament.
Dates: Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14
TV channels: Golf Channel, NBC
Live streams: Peacock, Fubo
The American Century Championship will air on Golf Channel and NBC. You can also stream the tournament on Peacock and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
American Century Championship schedule 2024
Check out the full broadcast schedule for the American Century Championship below.
Date: Friday, July 12
Time (ET): 4-6 p.m. (Live)
Channel: Peacock
Live stream: Fubo
Date: Friday, July 12
Time (ET): 8-10:30 p.m. (Tape)
Channel: Golf Channel
Live stream: Fubo
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time (ET): 2:30-6 p.m. (Live)
Channel: NBC
Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time (ET): 2:30-6 p.m. (Live)
Channel: NBC
Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
American Century Championship tee times 2024
Updated tee times and pairings for the first round of the 2024 American Century Championship are available here.
American Century Championship purse 2024
The total purse value is $750,000, with the winner receiving $150,000. Take a look at the payouts for the top five spots below.
Place: 1st
Prize money: $150,000
Place: 2nd
Prize money: $70,000
Place: 3rd
Prize money: $40,000
Place: 4th
Prize money: $30,000
Place: 5th
Prize money: $25,000
American Century Championship tickets 2024
Tickets to the American Century Championship are still available via StubHub. Check out the link below for more information on ticket prices.
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American Century Championship past winners
Year: 2023
Winner: Stephen Curry
Year: 2022
Winner: Tony Romo
Year: 2021
Winner: Vinny Del Negro
Year: 2020
Winner: Mardy Fish
Year: 2019
Winner: Tony Romo
Year: 2018
Winner: Tony Romo
Year: 2017
Winner: Mark Mulder
Year: 2016
Winner: Mark Mulder
Year: 2015
Winner: Mark Mulder
Year: 2014
Winner: Mark Rypien
Year: 2013
Winner: Billy Joe Tolliver
Year: 2012
Winner: Dan Quinn
Year: 2011
Winner: Jack Wagner
Year: 2010
Winner: Billy Joe Tolliver
Year: 2009
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 2008
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 2007
Winner: Chris Chandler
Year: 2006
Winner: Jack Wagner
Year: 2005
Winner: Billy Joe Tolliver
Year: 2004
Winner: Dan Quinn
Year: 2003
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 2002
Winner: Dan Quinn
Year: 2001
Winner: Dan Quinn
Year: 2000
Winner: Al Del Greco
Year: 1999
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 1998
Winner: Mario Lemieux
Year: 1997
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 1996
Winner: Billy Joe Tolliver
Year: 1995
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 1994
Winner: Dick Anderson
Year: 1993
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 1992
Winner: Dan Quinn
Year: 1991
Winner: Rick Rhoden
Year: 1990
Winner: Mark Rypien
Source: Sporting News
