For the 17th consecutive year, Korbel California Champagne sponsored the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
A new event this year, Korbel hosted a Long Drive Competition on Thursday, July 8th. Taking place on Hole 16 with a lively atmosphere filled with music and Korbel bubbles, 46 players competed. Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes’ mighty swing of 347 yards had the longest drive winning $5,000 to his charity of choice – 15 and The Mahomies Foundation.
Twelve of the most popular names in sports and entertainment joined together on Friday, July 9.
Actor Michael Pena slammed it home with a powerful swing, landing just 16 feet 4 inches from the hole, taking home first place. In honor of his win $5,000 was donated to the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
Finishing in second and third place respectively was Korbel distributor representative, Steve Ziner with a distance of 16 feet 6 inches, and Actor Alfonso Ribeiro who landed 17 feet 5 inches from the pin.