Golf gets serious as American Century Championship first round tees off (photos)
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The marquee group of the American Century Championship first round Friday, July 22, at Edgewood Tahoe featured two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry (middle) along with his father Dell Curry (right) and Warriors teammate Andre Iguodala.
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Justin Timberlake tracks his tee shot on the 10th hole Friday. Timberlake and partner Alfonso Ribeiro got an early start for the opening round.
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Former NHL All-Star Jeremy Roenick limbers up before teeing off Friday.
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Comedian Kevin Nealon (left) and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley (right) formed the last group of the day Friday. Barkley needed two tee shots on the first hole, but made initial contact both times.
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NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano leans into his tee shot Friday morning.
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Duck Dynastyâs Willie Robertson donned a yellow shirt and bandana for his opening round Friday.
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Actor Jack Wagner gestures to his drive on the 10th hole Friday.
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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson tracks his ball out of the first tee box Friday.
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Actor Ray Romano lets it fly on the 10th hole as part of a grouping with actors John OâHurley and Brian Baumgartner.
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Former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Theismann sizes up his tee shot on the first hole Friday.
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STATELINE — All the shots — good and bad — now count at the 27th annual American Century Championship. The three-day tournament officially teed off Friday morning, July 22, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Justin Timberlake and Alfonso Ribeiro got the ACC underway early with a 6:30 a.m. tee time, Ribeiro scored 17 points in his opening round while Timberlake finished with six.
The marquee group of the 29 in the opening round was a dream pairing for hoops fans. It featured two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry with his father Dell Curry and Golden State Warriors teammate Andre Iguodala.
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