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Don't miss the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Valhalla Boathouse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 8:05pm
If you haven't been out to enjoy music and performances at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater yet, this month is the time to do so with a full lineup for all ages.
After watching the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on opening weekend, we highly recommend this fun musical though not appropriate for those under 13). It is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy and even though far from Broadway, the local Lake Tahoe cast made it very entertaining.
New rules for those attending American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 2:38pm
American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe is always a fun place to be during their week-long tournament, but fans need to know of some new policies that will be strictly enforced in 2017.
The tournament takes place at Edgewood Tahoe July 11-16, 2017.
There is no bag check or camera check area as in the past, so if attempting to enter and items you are carrying are not allowed they will have to be returned to motel room, vehicles or disposed of.
No backpacks or large purses. All bags are subject to search.
No food. Small 12 oz. water bottle is ok.
Celebrity to talk about bullying to local youth while in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2017 - 12:00am
Thirty kids from the Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club will get a special treat next week during the 28th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy comes to Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 7:13pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2017 (All day)
How do you spell F-U-N? Six awkward tweens vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime in this fast-paced, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that is coming to the stage of the Valhalla Boathouse Theater at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe for three weekends in July.
The show will be held July 6-8, 13-15 and 20-23, all at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $25 and can be purchased here: valhallatahoe.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=50.
10th anniversary of Angora Fire: "I didn't think it'd be fair for us to have fun with the tragedy"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 10:37pm
June 25 to July 10, 2007: The Angora Fire destroys 242 homes, burns 3,100 acres, destroys 67 commercial structures, and damages 35 other homes. The fire was 100% contained by July 2 and firefighters had 100% control of the fire on July 10.
July 13 to July 15, 2007: 78 celebrities participate in the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Steph Curry returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 8:13am
From the National Basketball Championship to the American Century Championship (ACC), Golden State Warrior Stephan Curry is returning to Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual ACC celebrity golf event July 11-16.
American Century countdown: Blair O'Neal
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 10:09pm
LAKE TAHOE - In a game of numbers, model and golfer Blair O'Neal has several associated with her golfing career:
2 NCAA Long Drive Championships
160 yards is her average 7-iron distance
308 yards is her longest drive
270 yards is her average driving distance
1 hole-in-one
And 2 is the number of American Century Golf Championships she'll be in as of next month.
Justin Timberlake returns to Tahoe to play in American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Justin Timberlake is returning to Lake Tahoe for his third consecutive year playing in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. The singer/actor was an instant crowd favorite in his first year, and continued to be fan favorite in 2016.
Timberlake, an avid golfer, has a 4-handicap. Besides singing, acting, being a husband and father, he is also known for his philanthropic endeavors.
Newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo an early favorite to win in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 10:05am
Tony Romo returns to Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship golf tournament, his first since 2012.
The newly-retired quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys is an early favorite at the sports book, sharing the 3 to 1 odds of winning with two-time defending champ Mark Mulder. Romo has yet to win, but now that training camp doesn't start at the conclusion of the tournament, who knows what can happen this year?
STHS's Maya Brosch and Whittell High girls 1st in four events at State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 9:50pm
South Tahoe Vikings and Whittell Warriors were in Southern Nevada this weekend for the 2017 NIAA State Track & Field Championship.
Here are the results for the Division 3 STHS girls:
Girls 200 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st - 25.71
Girls 400 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st- 57.97
Girls 1600 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 5:16.23
Girls 3200 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 11:45.53
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 14.91
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 43.98 - New State meet record, new STHS record
El Dorado County cyclist wins 7th stage of Amgen
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 8:00pm
After cycling for seven days and 583 miles across California, Team LottoNL-Jumbo’s George Bennett (NZL) claimed the 2017 Amgen Tour of California race championship today in Pasadena with an overall time of 22 hours, 54 minutes and 38 seconds at America’s largest professional cycling stage race.
Jack Wagner returning to Lake Tahoe for American Century Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 3:50pm
Famed actor and two-time American Century Championship winner Jack Wagner will compete for another victory in Lake Tahoe along with an impressive list of fellow movie and TV personalities adding star power to the field of active professional and retired athletes and Hall of Famers.
Also in the competition from Hollywood this summer are John O’Hurley, Kevin Nealon, Brian Baumgartner, Bruce McGill, Alfonso Ribeiro, Oliver Hudson and Rob Riggle.
Pro golfer Paige Spiranac to play at American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 5:48pm
Breakthrough professional golfer and personality Paige Spiranac will be in Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship (ACC) celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe July 14-16, 2017.
The 24-year-old college golf standout at San Diego State and social media sensation produced a win on the developmental Cactus Tour in 2016 and will test her skills against the competitive celebrity field as she continues to pursue her professional career in golf and modeling.
New NFL contingent to play at American Century Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:34am
Charles Woodson, Travis Kelce, Doug Pederson, Mike Zimmer and Adam Thielen will make up the NFL contingent of first time competitors at the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood in Lake Tahoe July 14-16.
This is the 28th year the 54-hole tournament has been on the South Shore, offering a purse of $600,000 while also raising money for local and national charities.
History is made with two Lake Tahoe Grizzlies teams taking state titles
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 2:45pm
Two South Lake Tahoe hockey teams went to San Jose to compete in the 2017 California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) State Championships, and both came home with a division title.
The Lake Tahoe Grizzlies Pee Wee A and Bantam B hockey teams won their respective divisions during the tournament at Sharks Ice March 31 to April 2.
This is the first time in CAHA history where two teams from one hockey club took home the gold in the same year.
Former Truckee High football coach dies in head-on collision
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 12:41pm
Former Truckee High School head football coach Robert Shaffer was killed in a head-on collision outside of Sierraville at Saturday night according to the California Highway Patrol in Truckee.
Shaffer, his wife Lisa and 22-year-old son Patrick were in their Toyota Corolla on SR-89 in Sierra County just before 9:30 p.m. when a Ford F250 driven by 54-year-old David Slaughter of Sacramento drifted into Shaffer's lane.
South Tahoe Grizzlies win Norcal title, now headed to state championships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 8:09pm
The South Tahoe Grizzlies Bantam B team defeated Stockton 3-1 in Oakland earlier this month to win the NorCal Bantam B Division title, giving them entry into the California Amateur Hockey Association State Championship in San Jose March 31 and April 2.
The South Lake Tahoe team attracts top players from around the area, all playing under Coach Ken Wood and Assistant Coach Gary Grampie.
Strong field of cyclists heading to South Lake Tahoe for 2-day Amgen race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2017 - 1:53pm
The teams for this Spring's Amgen Tour of California and Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women’s Race empowered with SRAM have been announced, and they contain some of the most decorated cyclists in the world.
AEG, the producer and presenter of the 2017 tours, made the announcement today.
The men's Amgen Tour of California runs from May 14-20 and the Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women’s Race empowered with SRAM starts in South Lake Tahoe on May 11,with the final race on May 14.
USFS videos with Julia Mancuso focuses on Tahoe National Forest and World Cup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 1:16pm
The U.S. Forest Service has released two videos created to not only highlight the upcoming World Cup ski events at Squaw Valley, but to celebrate the Tahoe National Forest.
Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso is featured in each video showing the beauty and recreational values of the forest where she grew up.
Eight South Tahoe High students commit to play soccer for LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 3:40pm
"Women's soccer has arrived," said Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Women's Soccer Coach Jeremy Evans as he introduced the six South Tahoe High School (STHS) athletes that will be playing for him in the fall.
"I think we will finally be there," Evans said of a team that is primed for post-season play. Not only did he recruit the six young ladies from STHS, he also is adding a Truckee player, one from Reno, a Las Vegas player who was on state championship team for four years and has 14 returnees from his 2016 team.
Jamie Anderson wins Slopestyle at Mammoth Grand Prix
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 8:43pm
The American snowboarders turned in a stellar performance at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix slopestyle event on Sunday, sweeping both men’s and women’s podiums. Up-and-comer Red Gerard from Silverthorne, Colo., topped the field to take the win for the men, while South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson continued her global domination with a win for the ladies. Kyle Mack (West Bloomfield, MI) and Hailey Langland (San Clemente, CA) each took second while Dylan Thomas (Kingsley, PA) and Julia Marino (Westport, CT) were third.
Eleven South Tahoe High football players on Nevada All State teams
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:49pm
Eleven varsity football players from South Tahoe High are part of the 2016 Class 3A all-state football team.
First team honors went to four of the South Tahoe players. Senior Tommy Cefalu, who just signed to attend Eastern Oregon University next year as a student-athlete is the quarterback of the team. Senior wide receiver Noah Jackson, junior tight end McCallan Castles and junior cornerback Matt Cain were also honored for their play on the field.
Tahoe Grizzlies Pee Wee "A Team" advances to International Silver Stick Hockey Tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 12:06pm
For the second consecutive year, the Tahoe Grizzlies Pee Wee team are headed to the International Finals after bringing home a championship win from the Silver Stick Regional Tournament in San Jose, Calif.
“I’m extremely proud of this team,” said Grizzlies coach Mike Gunderson. “They’ve worked hard to get this point and have really come together as a team, many have been teammates going on two or more years now. Everyone on the team contributed during the tournament and all were represented on score sheet.”
Construction moving along at new Edgewood Lodge; Reservation center open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 3:45pm
The newest lakefront resort being built on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is set to open in June, 2017, and reservations for the 154 room Edgewood Lodge are already being taken.
On a tour this week of the new lodging property located within the grounds of the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, work crews could be seen working on the swimming pool, the rooms, lobby, spa, restaurant, the stone fence and all other aspects of the resort which will give visitors a new taste of luxury.
STHS girls fall short on bid for consecutive state championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 6:51pm
8:00 p.m. update: The Lady Vikings have fallen short in their bid to be the back-to-back state champions in Nevada 3A Girls Soccer. It took two overtimes in their Friday night semi-final game for the Southern Nevada number one seed, Western High, to win by a score of 2-1.
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The first round of the Nevada State Soccer Championships start Friday night in Las Vegas, and South Tahoe High's Lady Vikings are there to defend their title.
South Tahoe High, the defending state champs, meet Western, the number one seed from Southern Nevada at 6:00 p.m. November 11.
South Tahoe High football team in Las Vegas for first state title bid since 1991
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 5:58pm
11/12 update: The Vikings' road to state has ended in Las Vegas. The boys from South Tahoe High suffered a crushing blow with a loss to Desert Pines, 56-7 in the 3A State semifinals.
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For the first time in 25 years, the South Tahoe High football team is headed to the Nevada Division 3A State football championship games in Las Vegas this weekend. The Vikings are coming off a victory over rival Truckee to head to Vegas as the number two seed from Northern Nevada.
The 28-20 win over Truckee sends South Tahoe to their first appearance at the state playoffs since 1991.
American Century Golf hands out over $50,000 to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 11:12pm
It's been four months since the 27th annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, but area nonprofits continue to reap financial rewards from the tournament sponsor, American Century.
Letter: Vote Larry Reilly for LTUSD board seat
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 2:21pm
I am urging all voting members of Area 1 to support Larry Reilly in his bid to represent them on the LTUSD Board of Education.
Happy birthday Nevada: How, when and where to celebrate Nevada Day 2016 events
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 9:11pm
Nevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.
The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.
New and traditional Halloween parties on the South Shore for adults
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 7:21am
The 38th Annual Freaker's Ball, Lake Tahoe’s largest, oldest and most extravagant Halloween party, brings the wild with a four-ring costume circus in the Convention Center, Opal Ultra Lounge and Blu Nightclub venues at MontBleu on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $35 prior to Saturday, then $40 at the door if tickets are available. Costume contest with prizes.
On Friday, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino holds the 2nd Annual Rockin’ Dead Halloween Bash inside Vinyl starting at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. Costume contest with prizes.
South Tahoe High pair wins Nevada State Tennis 3A Title
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 6:13pm
The team of Louis Marin and Mickey Sullivan from South Tahoe High won the Nevada State 3A tennis doubles title Saturday, beating Preston Jorgensen and Boen Huxford from Boulder City, 6-1, 6-2
They began the state tournament on Friday with a match against Adan Cano and Kevin Giron from Desert Springs High. After beating them 6-3, 6-3 they went onto a 9:00 a.m. Saturday match against Zach Larson and Noah Warren from Truckee. Marin and Sullivan beat them 6-3, 6-3, setting them up for the championship game.
The state tennis tournament was held at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center in Truckee.
What we can learn when celebrities & athletes go head-to-head at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/09/2016 - 7:16pm
Maybe there's just no use talking to PGA Tour players about pressure. Their skills exist on an entirely different plateau, and their weekly exposure to seven-figure paychecks and audiences has inured them from experiencing anything like what we mortals feel teeing it up in a club championship. Then again, what's the point of asking cousin Bob—who's a very nice player—for competitive advice when in the grand scheme he's just another loser, too. If you want to learn something valuable about tournament golf, there's really only one place to go: Lake Tahoe in July.
Third phase of Lake Tahoe Airport ramp reconstruction underway
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 2:31pm
Through grants from the FAA and Caltrans, the Lake Tahoe Airport is currently undergoing the third of five phases of ramp modifications due to accommodate changing aircraft lengths and weights.
The apron that is currently being revamped hasn't been upgraded since 1984.
More business jets and other large business aircraft are landing at the Lake Tahoe Airport, many of what are scene during the annual American Century Golf Championship.
Wrap-up stats from American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 8:07pm
The celebrities are gone, the tarmac at the airport is empty of luxury jets, the golf course is open to the public and the crowds have lessened. American Century Golf Championship 2016 is in the books so it's time to look into some stats from one of the biggest tourism weeks of the year for South Lake Tahoe.
The Repeat Champ: Mark Mulder won his second consecutive ACC title becoming the third back-to-back champion in the tournament’s 27-year history, joining 8-time champion Rick Rhoden who accomplished the feat in 2008- 2009, and five-time winner Dan Quinn.
24-pound fish caught in front of Edgewood during Celebrity Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 12:59pm
Catching a glimpse and photo of favorite celebrities weren't the only things being caught over at Edgewood Tahoe this weekend, large Mackinaw were also in on the action.
Capt. Paul Mueller and customers on board his Tahoe Sport Fishing charter were fishing in the water offshore from the American Century Golf Championship on Friday, July 22. Fish weren't biting so Mueller was planning on relocating when he decided, at the last minute, to take another pass at the same spot and go at it differently and alter his technique.
National attention on drunk fan at Celebrity Golf after touching Timberlake's face
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 2:37pm
What wasn't a very big story has turned into national tabloid fodder through the likes of TMZ after an incident that happened on Saturday at the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood.
TMZ reported that a fan "slapped" the face of celebrity golfer Justin Timblerlake (JT) as he was walking through Edgewood, surrounded by a mob of fans.
It appears to be more of a touch, and JT, though apparently irritated didn't want to file charges. “Why would you do that?” JT asked the man.
Mark Mulder repeats as American Century Golf Champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 8:05pm
On Sunday, former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder became the first back-to-back winner at the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe since Rick Rhoden accomplished the feat in 2008 and 2009.
Coming from 5 points off the lead on Saturday, Mulder won the annual championship by 5 with the Modified Stableford scoring they use in the tournament. Second place finisher, tennis player Mardy Fish, missed a 12-foot putt for eagle on the 18th hole which would have forced a playoff.
Mulder takes home a trophy and $125,000 for his efforts. Fish, $60,000.
Tee times for American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 8:45pm
The action at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday gets underway at 7:35 a.m. when the ladies playing in the 27th annual American Century Championship, Heather LeMaster, Lisa Cornwell and Blair O'Neil, tee off from the first tee. They will be followed by Steve Young, Herm Edwards and Marvin Lewis who start from the tenth tee at 7:40 a.m.
Perhaps the most popular threesome in the final round, Justin Timberlake, Steph Curry and Alfonso Ribeiro, will be teeing off at 9:05 a.m.
Mardy Fish, Jack Wagner and Mike Modano, the leaders, start their found of 18 holes at 9:45 a.m.
Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts wins Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 6:12pm
The celebrities golfing over at Edgewood for the 27th American Century Championship has the opportunity to stop over the at Korbel booth and participate in the 10th annual “Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off” on Thursday, July 21. This year, the bassist for Rascal Flatts, Jay DeMarcus, won top honors with his cork flying 80 feet.
As the prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged celebrity and sports superstars to demonstrate their best champagne-popping talents at the Celebrity Spray-Off.
Mardy Fish takes lead at American Century Championship, Wagner in second
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 5:33pm
Former professional tennis player, and 2004 Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish took over the lead of the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Saturday. Friday's leader, actor Jack Wagner, is just two points off the lead.
"Birdie is what's the name of the game here and this scoring system," said Fish. He birdied all of the par-5 holes and three others, putting him in a good spot for the final round on Sunday.
Fish is in Tahoe with his wife, who is pregnant with a daughter, and 2 1/2 year old son. "It's been a fun week," Fish added.
SnowGlobe extended until 2018; Promoter wants to bring three more events to town annually
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 10:01pm
The annual SnowGlobe Music Festival is here to stay, at least for now.
During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, promoter Chad Donnelly went before the elected officials, asking them for a three year extension of the annual festival until 2019 (though they would ultimately like a deal until 2027), and more money from the City to help with the costs of garbage pick-up and transportation for the three-day event which runs from December 29-31 each year.
What the City gave him was not quite what he was asking for as he got more cash, but less time.
Timberlake jets off both coasts between rounds of Tahoe Celebrity Golf
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 9:24pm
Now you see him, now you don't!
Justin Timberlake has such a hectic schedule that he's had to fly away from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe not once, but twice, to head off to other engagements, only to return in time to tee off.
On Wednesday, JT golfed 18 holes in the Harrah's-Amateur tournament.
On Thursday, JT appeared at Comic Con in San Diego as part of the promotion for his upcoming movie, Trolls.
On Friday, he has a 6:50 a.m. tee time in Lake Tahoe, and an evening event, reportedly in Florida.
Jack Wagner takes lead at American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 6:08pm
During the first round of the 27th annual American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, actor Jack Wagner is ahead by three points over NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano. Last year's winner, and former baseball pitcher Mark Mulder is four points off the lead.
"This weekend is dedicated to Jim Powers," said Wagner. "He was my best friend for 46 years, personal assistant for 34 years, and he passed June 4. He's been up here all 26 years, just handling my stuff."
Flight Deck Sports Bar & Grill at Lake Tahoe Airport reopens with new owners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 11:43pm
Views are a given when in South Lake Tahoe, but being able to combine dining, drinking with mountains, blue sky and airplanes is a treat that the new Flight Deck Sports Bar & Grill at the Lake Tahoe Airport is hoping to highlight.
"Getting people out to the airport is a goal," said new co-owner Tina Shannon. "The beauty and the sunsets out here are amazing."
Tina, who along with husband Mike have reopened the Flight Deck, which shares the airport with the government center for South Lake Tahoe. They opened on June 22 and celebrated a grand opening on Wednesday.
American Century Championship pairings for Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 9:53pm
Golf and Justin Timberlake fans will have to get up early to follow the popular celebrity over at Edgewood Tahoe on Friday.
Timberlake, paired with good friend Alfonso Ribeiro, will tee off at 6:50 a.m. The singer/actor golfed in Tahoe on Wednesday, then flew to San Diego to participate in Comic Con 2016, and will be back for an early round of golf. Timberlake plays the part of Branch in the soon-to-be-released animated movie, Trolls.
"Golf junkie" Steph Curry returns to celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 9:20pm
A self proclaimed golf junkie, NBA Most Valuable Player and Golden State Warrior Steph Curry, is enjoying his return to Lake Tahoe to golf in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. This, his second visit to the tournament is special as he is playing with his dad, retired NBA player Dell Curry.
Mountain Resort Television: A day out on the course with the celebrities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 8:27pmMountain Resort Reporter Dillon McKeen finds out what it's like to spend the day out on the course at Edgewood Tahoe with big name celebrities in this year's American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament.
Celebrity Golf: Thursday pairings, Rotary breakfast and Korbel media spray-off
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 8:51pm
For the third year, celebrities playing in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe had breakfast with the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club. This year, former major league pitchers Mark Mulder and Derek Lowe joined the group at the Hard Rock Cafe for two hours of candid discussions, fun and community.
Over on hole 17 Wednesday, former Tahoe Douglas Rotary President Todd Poth won the Korbel Media Spray Off.
Women's long drive record established at Edgewood during celebrity golf action
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 8:15pm
A drive of 336-yards by the 2013 Women's World Long Drive Champion Heather LeMaster was good enough to establish a world record at elevation during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Tuesday.
LeMaster, a Sacramento native, was one of four contestants to attempt the record.
Defending champ Mark Mulder and Mardy Fish favored to win at American Century
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 4:27pm
As practice rounds at Edgewood Tahoe begin on Tuesday for the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, the odds makers have come out with their list of the favorites, and the not-so-favorites.
Former MLB All-Star pitcher Mark Mulder, the defending champion, and newly-retired pro tennis champion Mardy Fish are listed as co-favorites by the Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the tournament.
