American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Draws Record 80,000 Spectators at Tahoe

The American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, has grown into a prestigious event featuring popular athletes and entertainers like Stephen Curry, Travis Kelce, and Nate Bargatze. Comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his viral Saturday Night Live skits portraying George Washington, draws parallels between performing comedy and playing golf, noting the solitary pressure in both activities. Fellow comedians like Larry the Cable Guy and Ray Romano also participate, balancing competitiveness with entertaining the crowd through humor. The tournament attracts large audiences, with NBC broadcasting the event in prime time, and features a $750,000 prize pool, often donated to charity by participants. Adding to the event's unique atmosphere, the course is dotted with cleverly named bars such as "Pour Decisions" and "Hops and Dreams," which serve as both fun stops and meeting points for attendees. The combination of celebrity presence, competitive play, and lighthearted amenities makes the tournament a standout in the golf and entertainment worlds.