Drake Maye is out, Drew Brees is in for American Century Championship celebrity event

[ASFN Admin]

The celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe in July lost one quarterback, but gained another: a retired QB who will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame later this summer.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has withdrawn from the American Century Championship golf tournament, set for July 8-12 in Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, but Drew Brees will join the field, along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Brees, who retired from the New Orleans Saints in 2000 after a 20-year NFL career, last played at Edgewood in 2007.

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Celebrity autographs at the American Century​

Autographs are highly sought at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Here's how to go about trying to procure autographs:

• Attend early in the week: Your best chances are Tuesday through Thursday (July 7-9) during unofficial practice rounds and the Celebrity-Am. Celebrities are much more relaxed and allowed to sign anywhere on the course.
• Stake out practice areas: The practice putting green and driving range are the best spots to catch celebrities.
• Follow key holes: Wait near the No. 17 tee box or the No. 18 green. Play often gets backed up at No. 17, allowing celebrities a few minutes to chat and sign autographs.
• Bring a sharpie: Come prepared with a permanent marker, and limit your items to one or two per celebrity.
• Follow tournament rules: During official competition rounds (Friday–Sunday, July 10-12), players are usually prohibited from signing autographs while on the course. Sports memorabilia like loose jerseys, trading cards and balls are generally prohibited; stick to the official tournament program or hat.

Who's playing in the 2026 American Century Championship?​

The participant list as of June 24 (subject to change)

• Davante Adams, NFL All-Pro wide receiver, LA Rams
• Marcus Allen, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Ray Allen, Hall of Fame NBA guard
• Anthony Anderson, actor, comedian and TV host
• Bret Baier, chief political anchor Fox News
• Nate Bargatze, comedian
• Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer, Analyst on "Inside the NBA"
• Brian Baumgartner, actor/comedian "The Office"
• Jerome Bettis, NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Jay Bilas, ESPN College Basketball Analyst
• Drew Brees, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
• Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
• Derek Carr, former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
• Alex Caruso, two-time NBA champ, guard OKC Thunder
• Vince Carter, NBA Hall of Fame forward
• Roger Clemens, two-time World Series Champ, seven-time Cy Young winner
• Vince Coleman, former MLB All-Star outfielder
• Dell Curry, former NBA guard
• Seth Curry, Golden State Warriors guard
• Steph Curry, four-time NBA champ, guard Golden State Warriors
• Carson Daly, host of "Today Show" and "The Voice"
• Vinny Del Negro, former NBA forward and head coach
• Jay DeMarcus, singer/musician, Rascal Flatts
• Rich Eisen, host NFL "GameDay Morning" / "Rich Eisen Show"
• Cathy Engelbert, WNBA commissioner
• Mardy Fish, former professional tennis player
• Larry Fitzgerald, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
• Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL QB (started for a record nine teams)
• Bobby Flay, celebrity chef and TV personality
• Dexter Fowler, MLB World Series champion
• Dwight Freeney, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end
• Chris Harrison, TV host
• Kyle Hamilton, All-Pro safety Baltimore Ravens
• AJ Hawk, NFL pro bowler, Super Bowl-winner
• Grant Hill, NBA Hall of Fame forward
• Colin Jost, comedian/writer, lead writer for SNL
• Kyle Juszczyk, NFL fullback San Francisco 49ers
• Jason Kelce, former NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl winner
• Larry the Cable Guy, actor/comedian
• Trevor Lawrence, NFL quarterback Jacksonville Jaguars
• Derek Lowe, former World Series Champion pitcher
• Kyle Lowry, All-Star NBA guard Philadelphia 76ers
• Rob Mac, actor, "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
• Mike MacDonald, Head coach Seattle Seahawks
• Joe Mauer, MLB HOF catcher
• Baker Mayfield, Heisman trophy winner, quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Sean McDonough, announcer ABC/ESPN
• Jim McMahon, Super Bowl champ quarterback
• Kevin Millar, former MLB Player, current MLB analyst
• The Miz, professional wrestler WWE
• Kevin O’Connell, head coach Minnesota Vikings
• John O’Hurley, actor, "Seinfeld"
• TJ Oshie, NHL Stanley Cup champion
• Jake Owen, country recording artist
• Joe Pavelski, NHL All-Star NHL forward
• Michael Pena, actor, "Fantasy Island", "Narcos Mexico"
• Patrick Peterson, NFL All Pro defensive back
• Payton Pritchard, NBA guard Boston Celtics
• Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers
• Alfonso Ribeiro actor, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
• Jerry Rice, Pro Football HOF wide receiver
• Rob Riggle, actor/comedian, "The Hangover," "12 Strong"
• Doc Rivers, NBA Hall of Fame coach
• Ray Romano, actor, "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Ice Age"
• Tony Romo, former NFL QB, lead analyst on CBS
• Joe Don Rooney, lead guitarist Rascal Flatts
• Robert Saleh, NFL head coach Tennessee Titans
• Jason Scheff, former lead singer Chicago
• Gary Sheffield, MLB World Series champion
• John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher
• Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Fame Member, 72x Winner LPGA
• Kathryn Tappen, reporter "NBC Sports"
• Miles Teller, actor, "Top Gun Maverick," "Only the Brave"
• Joe Theismann, former Super Bowl winning NFL QB
• Adam Thielen, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver
• Brady Tkachuk, four-time NHL All-Star forward, Florida Panthers
• Matthew Tkachuk, NHL two-time Stanley Cup Champ Florida Panthers
• Taylor Twellman, former USMNST player and MLS All Star
• Brian Urlacher, Pro Football HOF linebacker
• Chase Utley, former MLB World Series Champion INF
• Jack Wagner, actor: "General Hospital," "Melrose Place"
• DeMarcus Ware, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end
• David Wells, two-time World Series Champion pitcher
• Andrew Whitworth, former All-Pro NFL Offensive lineman
• Charles Woodson, NFL Hall of Fame defensive back
• Brett Young, country recording artist
• Steve Young, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback

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Tickets​

All tickets will be sold online and are only sold through Eventbrite. Tickets from other vendors may not be valid.

• Wednesday & Thursday (Pro-Am Days, July 8-9) – $50 each day
• Friday-Sunday (Round 1-3, July 10-12) – $60 each day

A limited number of general admission tickets will be available each day (online only).

A grounds badge (valid Wednesday-Sunday, July 8-12) is $175.

This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Drake Maye is out, Drew Brees is in for American Century Championship

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