American Century Championship Tees Off July 10 in Tahoe, Raising $8 Million for Charity
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
American Century Championship Tees Off July 10 in Tahoe, Raising $8 Million for Charity
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Summary
July 10 marks the start of the 37th American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, where celebrities including Steph Curry, John Smoltz and Joe Pavelski play through July 12.
Modified Stableford scoring rewards aggression over consistency—birdies earn 3 points and eagles 6—prompting contenders like Smoltz and Annika Sorenstam to say fast starts and risk-taking are crucial.
Joe Pavelski returns as defending champion after winning the 2025 event with 73 points, ahead of Smoltz on 64, Jake Owen on 62, Taylor Twellman on 61 and Curry on 58.
More than competition drives the event: players from Joe Theismann to Jay Bilas and Jerome Bettis described Tahoe's atmosphere as a tour-like reunion that keeps celebrities returning.
The tournament has raised more than $8 million for regional and national charities, with American Century also channeling 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.