History of American Century Championship in Timeline

The American Century Championship is an annual celebrity golf tournament held at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Nevada, typically the weekend after the second full week of July. Sponsored by American Century Investments, the tournament has had several names throughout its history. The event features traditions like the Long Drive Challenge and the Korbel Hole-In-One Contest. It brings together celebrities from various fields to compete in a golf tournament.

1968: Edgewood Tahoe Resort Opens

In 1968, the Edgewood Tahoe Resort and its golf course, designed by George Fazio, opened. The golf course is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada.

1984: Competitive Course Record

In 1984, Lee Trevino set the competitive course record of 64 at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.

July 13, 1990: Round One of Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 13, 1990, during Round One of the Celebrity Golf Championship, John Elway shot 70, with Steve Bartkowski and Davey Johnson trailing by one stroke.

1990: Mark Rypien's Win

In 1990, Mark Rypien became the first active professional athlete to win the American Century Championship tournament.

1990: Mark Rypien wins inaugural tournament

In 1990, Mark Rypien won the inaugural celebrity golf tournament, becoming the first foreign-born winner.

1990: Inaugural Celebrity Golf Championship held

In 1990, the first annual Celebrity Golf Championship was held and sponsored by NBC. This marked the beginning of the tournament.

July 5, 1991: Round One of Second Annual Tournament

On July 5, 1991, Dick Anderson shot 68 in Round One of the second annual tournament, followed by Bill Laimbeer and Steve Bartkowski trailing by four strokes.

1991: Rick Rhoden's Wins

Between 1991 and 2009, Rick Rhoden won the most American Century Championships, with a total of eight victories.

1991: Rick Rhoden begins his winning streak

In 1991, Rick Rhoden secured the first of his eight tournament victories.

1992: Dan Quinn's Wins

Between 1992 and 2012, Dan Quinn secured five American Century Championship wins.

1992: Dan Quinn Wins the 1992 Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

In 1992, Dan Quinn won the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship with 213 total strokes, becoming the first ice hockey player to win the event and giving Canada the most victories in the tournament.

1992: Isuzu begins sponsorship

In 1992, Isuzu began sponsoring the Celebrity Golf Championship, which became the annual Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship.

July 9, 1993: Round One of Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 9, 1993, in Round One of the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, Rick Rhoden shot 66, with Johnny Bench and Pierre Larouche trailing by four strokes.

July 8, 1994: Round One of Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 8, 1994, in Round One of the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, Steve Bartkowski, Bill Laimbeer, and Chris Miller tied for the lead with a score of 71.

1995: Rick Rhoden Wins 1995 Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

In 1995, Rick Rhoden won the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship with 211 total strokes, finishing five strokes ahead of Peter Tom Willis.

June 12, 1996: Round One of Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

On June 12, 1996, in Round One of the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, Dan Quinn shot 67, with Johnny Bench trailing two strokes behind.

1996: Billy Joe Tolliver's Wins

Between 1996 and 2013, Billy Joe Tolliver achieved four American Century Championship victories.

July 4, 1997: Round One of Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 4, 1997, John Brodie shot 67 in Round One of the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, followed by Trent Dilfer trailing by one stroke.

July 10, 1998: Round One of Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 10, 1998, Trent Dilfer shot 71 in Round One of the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, with several players trailing by one stroke.

September 21, 1998: Isuzu ends sponsorship of the tournament

On September 21, 1998, American Isuzu Motors Inc. announced that it would no longer be sponsoring the Celebrity Golf Championship.

July 2, 1999: Round One of American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 2, 1999, in Round One of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, Mark Rypien shot 70, followed by Rick Rhoden and John Elway trailing by one stroke.

July 7, 2000: Round One of American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 7, 2000, in Round One of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, Jack Wagner shot 69, with Trent Dilfer trailing by one stroke.

2000: Al Del Greco's Win

In 2000, Al Del Greco became the fourth active professional athlete to win the American Century Championship tournament.

July 6, 2001: Round One of American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 6, 2001, Rick Rhoden shot 65 in Round One of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, setting the record for the lowest score in round one and any other round in tournament history.

July 19, 2002: Round One of American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

On July 19, 2002, in Round One of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, Dan Quinn, Steve Bartkowski, and Neil Lomax all lead after shooting 71.

2002: End of American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

In 2002, the tournament was the last year it was known as the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.

July 18, 2003: Round One of American Century Championship

On July 18, 2003, in Round One of the American Century Championship, Steve Bartkowski shot 68, followed by Dan Quinn and Al Del Greco trailing by one stroke.

2003: Tournament becomes American Century Championship

In 2003, the tournament was renamed the American Century Championship.

2004: Modified Stableford Format

Since 2004, the American Century Championship has used the modified Stableford format, after the first fourteen editions were conducted under standard stroke play.

2009: Rick Rhoden's Wins

Between 1991 and 2009, Rick Rhoden won the most American Century Championships, with a total of eight victories.

2009: Rick Rhoden's last tournament victory

In 2009, Rick Rhoden won his eighth and final celebrity golf tournament, cementing his record as the player with the most tournament victories.

2012: Curry's Streak

2012 was the last year before 2024 that Stephen Curry missed the American Century Championship.

2012: Dan Quinn's Wins

Between 1992 and 2012, Dan Quinn secured five American Century Championship wins.

2013: Billy Joe Tolliver's Wins

Between 1996 and 2013, Billy Joe Tolliver achieved four American Century Championship victories.

2014: Mark Rypien repeats as champion

In 2014, Mark Rypien won the celebrity golf tournament for a second time.

July 2015: American Century Investments extends sponsorship

In July 2015, American Century Investments extended its sponsorship of the American Century Championship to 2022.

July 14, 2017: Round One

On July 14, 2017, during Round One of the American Century Championship, Derek Lowe scored 25 points, with Fish trailing by one point, and Joe Pavelski trailing Fish by one point.

July 13, 2018: Round One

On July 13, 2018, in Round One of the American Century Championship, Joe Pavelski scored 25 points, with Trent Dilfer trailing by one point, and Mark Rypien and John Smoltz trailing Trent Dilfer by three points.

July 12, 2019: Round One

On July 12, 2019, in Round One of the American Century Championship, Tony Romo scored 26 points, with Patrick Peterson trailing by two points, and Derek Lowe trailing Patrick Peterson by one point.

2020: COVID-19 Pandemic and Round One

In 2020, fans were unable to attend due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 10, in Round One of the American Century Championship, Kyle Williams held the first round lead after scoring 25 points, followed by John Smoltz who was five points back.

July 9, 2021: Round One

On July 9, 2021, in Round One of the American Century Championship, Mike Modano holed out from 205 yards on the 18th hole for a double eagle, marking the first in tournament history. He tied for first place with John Smoltz with 25 points scored each.

July 8, 2022: Round One

On July 8, 2022, during Round One of the American Century Championship, T.J. Oshie scored 21 points, with Mike Mulder and Annika Sörenstam trailing by a single point back.

2022: American Century Investments sponsorship ends

In 2022, the initial extension of the American Century Investments sponsorship of the American Century Championship came to a close.

July 10, 2023: NBC Sports and American Century Investments extend partnership

On July 10, 2023, NBC Sports and American Century Investments announced a six-year extension of the American Century Championship through 2029.

July 14, 2023: Round One

On July 14, 2023, before Round One of the American Century Championship, the opening tee box announcer mentioned Stephen Curry hasn't won the American Century Championship. Curry ended the first round with the lead, having scored 27 points.

2023: Field Size

In 2023, 93 players were a part of the American Century Championship.

2023: Stephen Curry's Win

In 2023, Stephen Curry became the fifth active professional athlete to win the American Century Championship tournament.

2023: Chipping Challenge

In 2023, a chipping challenge was added to the American Century Championship.

April 18, 2024: Curry's Participation in 2024 Summer Olympics

On April 18, 2024, it was rumored that Stephen Curry would not be able to play in the American Century Championship if he were to participate as a member of the United States men's national basketball team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

May 7, 2024: Curry to Miss Event

On May 7, 2024, it was confirmed that Stephen Curry will miss the American Century Championship. This is the first time Curry will miss the event since 2012 and will make him the first reigning champion in tournament history not to defend the title.

July 12, 2024: Round One

On July 12, 2024, in Round One of the 35th annual American Century Championship, Adam Thielen scored 24 points with Mardy Fish trailing by only one point. Tim Brown made a hole-in-one on the par-three 12th hole and won a 2024 MasterCraft X24 boat collaborated with TravisMathew.

2029: New American Century Championship agreement

In 2029, the six-year extension of the American Century Championship made on July 10, 2023, with NBC Sports and American Century Investments is set to end.