The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returned to the shores of Lake Tahoe on Friday with its usual assortment of sports and entertainment celebrities and tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
The event features more than 80 active or retired sports stars, as well Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainers, all vying for a $600,000 purse in the three-day, 54-hole tournament.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo is the defending champion. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry won in 2023.
Actor Jack Wagner poses for a photograph with fans during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Former San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young hustles between the 17th hole and 18th tee during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Fans watch golfers at the 17th tee during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Fans engage with celebrity golfers as they get their football autographed and returned on the 17 tee during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Former NBA players Grant Hill and Vince Carter react after making par during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Devante Adams flexes on the third green during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Fans watch former NFL quarterback Derek Carr hit out of the gallery on the 17th hole during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
The Sacramento Kings Zach LaVine shoots a basketball before getting to the 18th tee as former NFL quarterback Derek Carr reacts during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
The Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine tees off on the second hole during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Fox News anchor Bret Baier engages with fans as plays catch before hitting off the 17th tee during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost reacts to a heckling fan at the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Former NFL player TJ Oshie is embraced by his caddie near the 17th hole during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Friday, July 10, 2026. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM.
Bee visuals editor Nathaniel Levine joined the staff in 2003. His work has received awards from the Society of News Design, the Best of the West journalism competition and the California News Publishers Association, among others. A native Californian, Levine grew up in Grass Valley and attended UC Davis.
