Tahoe celebrity golf tournament: 2024 field, format, how to watch

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Dozens of big names from the sports and entertainment world will be at Lake Tahoe this week for the American Century Championship.

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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.

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From the full field to how the tournament works and where to watch it, here's what to know about the 2024 American Century Championship:

When is the American Century Championship?

The American Century Championship will be played from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14.

Where is the American Century Championship being played?

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, is the site of the American Century Championship. The course is located along the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

Where to watch the American Century Championship

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

What is the American Century Championship format?

The American Century Championship is a 54-hole tournament featuring a modified Stableford format.

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How does scoring work at the American Century Championship?

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

What is the American Century Championship purse?

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.

What is the American Century Championship field?

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

Who has won the most American Century Championships?

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.