This post was created in partnership with American Century Investments. I have received compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This Friday marks the start of the 25th annual 2014 American Century Championship. More than 80 celebrities will tee off in this televised golf tournament, being held at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe, CA. The total prize of $600,0000 go to charities. Even if you’re not an avid golf fan this tournament may hold quite some meaning for you, just as it does for me.
“Profits with a Purpose” and Stowers Institute for Medical Research
The title sponsor of this tournament is American Century Investments. The late Jim Stowers, founder of the company, used his own personal fortune and set up the Profits with a Purpose program to establish and fund Stowers Institute for Medical Research. This firm is dedicated to researching diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. In learning more, key findings may lead to effective treatments and cures. See some of their BioMed Valley Discoveries.
Personally, I know way too many that have been affected by the horrible monster known as cancer in one form or another. Some are survivors that are still going strong. Others, sadly, lost their fight and all that’s left are my fond memories of them. That’s why I’m so hopeful that research such as this will lead to medical and scientific breakthroughs to trump such diseases and improve human health.
Here’s a more detailed look at what the institute is all about and the involvement of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stowers, cancer survivors themselves:
2014 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe
Now that you have a bit of back story about, you can better enjoy the tournament. Coverage can be seen:
- Friday – LIVE ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK: 1-4 PM PT, 4-7 PM ET
- Saturday – LIVE ON NBC: NOON-3 PM PT, 3-6 PM ET
- Sunday – LIVE ON NBC: NOON-3 PM PT, 3-6 PM ET
Players on the roster include:
| Marcus Allen | NFL Hall of Famer RB |
| Charles Barkley | NBA Hall of Fame |
| Brian Baumgartner | Actor: The Office |
| Jerome Bettis | Former NFL Pro-Bowl RB |
| Lucas Black | Actor: Friday Night Lights |
| Martin Brodeur | NHL All-Star G: Devils |
| Tim Brown | Former NFL Pro-Bowl WR |
| Joe Carter | Former MLB All-Star OF |
| Roger Clemens | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Vince Coleman | Former All-Star OF |
| Britton Colquitt | NFL Punter: Denver Broncos |
| Lisa Cornwell | Host: Golf Channel |
| Stephen Curry | NBA All-Star Guard: Golden State |
| Terrell Davis | Former NFL Pro-Bowl RB |
| Vinny Del Negro | Former NBA Head Coach |
| Jay DeMarcus | Musician: Rascal Flatts |
| Trent Dilfer | Super Bowl Winning QB |
| Herm Edwards | Former NFL Head Coach |
| Tyler Eifert | NFL TE: Cincinnati Bengals |
| John Elway | NFL Hall of Fame QB |
| Bill Engvall | Comedian: Blue Collar Comedy Tour |
| Mike Eruzione | Captain: 1980 US Hockey Team |
| Marshall Faulk | NFL Hall of Fame RB |
| Mardy Fish | Olympic Silver Medalist: Tennis |
| John Fox | Denver Broncos Head Coach |
| Goose Gossage | MLB Hall of Famer P |
| Eric Gagne | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Robbie Gould | NFL Pro-Bowl K: Chicago Bears |
| Trent Green | Former NFL Pro-Bowl QB |
| Denny Hamlin | NASCAR Driver |
| Rodney Harrison | Former NFL Pro Bowl S |
| AJ Hawk | NFL Pro Bowl LB: Green Bay Packers |
| Oliver Hudson | Actor: Rules of Engagement |
| Sebestian Janikowski | NFL Pro-Bowl K: Oakland Raiders |
| Dan Jansen | Olympic Gold Medalist: Speed Skating |
| Chipper Jones | Former MLB All-Star 3B |
| Larry the Cable Guy | Comedian: Blue Collar Comedy Tour |
| Hilary Knight | 2x Olympic Silver Medalist: Hockey |
| Kenny Lofton | Former MLB All-Star OF |
| Derek Lowe | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Greg Maddux | MLB Hall of Famer P |
| Fred McGriff | Former MLB All-Star 1B |
| Jim McMahon | Former NFL Pro Bowl QB |
| Kevin Millar | World Series Champion MLB 1B |
| Bode Miller | US Ski Team: Olympic Gold Medalist |
| Mark Mulder | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Kevin Nealon | Actor/Comedian: Weeds, SNL |
| John O’Hurley | Actor/Host: Seinfeld |
| T.J. Oshie | NHL Forward: St. Louis Blues |
| Carson Palmer | NFL QB: Arizona Cardinals |
| Patrick Peterson | NFL Pro-Bowl CB: Arizona Cardinals |
| Chad Pfeifer | Bush Center Wounded Warrior Champion |
| Digger Phelps | College Basketball Analyst for ESPN |
| Dan Quayle | Former Vice President of the United States |
| Rick Rhoden | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Alfonso Ribeiro | Actor: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Jerry Rice | NFL Hall of Famer WR |
| Aaron Rodgers | NFL Pro-Bowl QB: Green Bay Packers |
| Ivan Rodriguez | Former MLB All-Star C |
| Jeremy Roenick | Former NHL All-Star |
| Ray Romano | Actor: Everybody Loves Raymond |
| Joe Don Rooney | Musician: Rascal Flatts |
| Mark Rypien | Former NFL Pro-Bowl QB |
| Bret Saberhagen | Former MLB P/World Series MVP |
| Joe Sakic | NHL Hall of Famer |
| Josh Scobee | NFL Kicker: Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Sterling Sharpe | Former NFL Pro Bowl WR |
| Alex Smith | NFL Pro-Bowl QB: Kansas City Chiefs |
| Emmitt Smith | NFL Hall of Fame RB |
| Ozzie Smith | MLB Hall of Fame SS |
| John Smoltz | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Annika Sorenstam | Retired Golfer: 10 LPGA Major Championships |
| Steve Spurrier | NCAA Football Coach: Univ. of South Carolina |
| Ricky Stenhouse | NASCAR Driver |
| Jason Taylor | Former NFL Pro-Bowl DE |
| Vinny Testaverde | Former NFL Pro-Bowl QB |
| Joe Theismann | Former NFL MVP |
| Alan Thicke | Actor: Unusually Thicke, Growing Pains |
| Billy Joe Tolliver | Former NFL QB |
| Brian Urlacher | Former NFL Pro-Bowl LB |
| Jack Wagner | Actor: General Hospital |
| Tim Wakefield | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Michael Waltrip | NASCAR Driver |
| David Wells | Former MLB All-Star P |
| Gary Williams | Host – Golf Channel’s Morning Drive |
| Steve Young | NFL Hall of Famer QB |
How do you feel about the charitable aspect of the 2014 American Century Championship?
12 comments
I’m going to make sure my uncle tunes in he loves golf.
That’s quite the line-up, and hurrah for it.
Like you, I know some who have won their battle with cancer, and some who unfortunately have lost. My grandmother, one of my favorite people in the world, falls into the latter. 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear that 🙁 It seems that more people are being diagnosed with cancer now than ever before despite the amount of research that’s been done up to this point.
I’m not an avid sports watcher, but my husband is. I would love to support this great cause, however. I love that all of those athletes are willing to give of their time and support it.
What a great lineup! Mu husband will love it!
I love that there are so many celebrities willing to do this. I would love to go and watch!
Great line up that would be fun to watch.
This looks like so much fun to watch. I have to agree with everyone else this is a great line up.
That looks like a great charity event, I am not a big time golf watcher, but it does sound like a great charity to raise money for!
What a fun event for such a great cause. I bet everyone had a blast this weekend.
I’m not into sports. My dad and brother do though. I wonder if they tuned in to this.
We are super huge sports fans and I am just drooling over that roster! I am so glad to see so many wonderful people coming together for such a great cause.
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