The American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament is from July 8-13, 2008. With over 80 Celebrity Pro Athletes and Entertainers gunning for the $600,000 purse this may be the largest field since the tournaments inception 19 years ago. Many think this is the best destination vacation event anywhere in the United States and maybe the world! Many of the visitors coming to Tahoe to “Star Watch” stay in one of our fine vacation rentals
The entire event takes up the whole week with many events that are “Fan Friendly” such as autograph signing day, open practice rounds and of course the tournament itself where all fans can get “up close and personal”.
Many fans and celebrities alike look forward the entire year to coming to Lake Tahoe with their families and friends for this fantastic event. Not only is the “people watching” the best anywhere but Edgewood Golf Course may be the most beautiful course in the world. It is truly amazing that many fans watch the 17th hole competition from the comfort of their…..boat! With temperatures typically in the 80’s and a relative humidty level between 5-20% Lake Tahoe can boasts that it’s climate may be the best anywhere in the country.
2008 Spectator Schedule of Events and Activities
Tickets go on-sale at 7:00am each morning at Edgewood Golf Course.
Tuesday Admission $15.00
9:00 am Shotgun First Tee Start Lake Tahoe Celeb-Am Tournament
7:00 am-3:00 pm Practice Rounds
Celebrities and Sponsors
Wednesday (Admission $15)
8:40-9:10 am, 1st Tee
8:45-9:15 am, 10th Tee Practice Rounds
Celebrities
12:40-1:50 pm, 1st Tee
12:35-1:45 pm, 10th Tee Harrah’s Celebrity-Am Tournament
Thursday (Admission $15)
7:00-9:10 am, 12:05-2:15 pm, 1st Tee
7:05-9:15 am, 12:00-2:10 pm, 10th Tee American Century Celeb-Am Tournament
Friday (Admission $25)
8:35-10:35 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
ESPN2: 7-9 p.m. ET, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. PT American Century Championship
First Round
4:15 pm Driving Range
Long Drive Competition
Saturday (Admission $25)
8:25-10:25 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
NBC: 4-6 p.m. ET, 1-3 p.m. PT, Live American Century Championship
Second Round
Sunday (Admission $25)
8:25-10:25 am, 1st Tee
8:30-10:30 am, 10th Tee
NBC: 3-6 p.m. ET, Noon-3 p.m. PT, Live American Century Championship
Final Round
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