Josh Allen takes on NFL rivals as he chases championship in Lake Tahoe

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be taking some meaningful swings on the golf course this week.

Heading to the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, Allen, 28, will play against a host of current and former NFL quarterbacks in the annual celebrity tournament. More than 80 sports and entertainment personalities are expected to compete in the 54-hole event, which kicks off Friday, July 12.

In 2023, Allen tied for 37th with Gold Jacket running back Jerome Bettis. The men each totaled 22 points in the tournament’s Modified Stableford scoring format. Allen, who also competed in the Pebble Beach ProAm last February, had a significantly better performance than rival Patrick Mahomes, who had a negative 54-hole total at Lake Tahoe.

Mahomes is not among the early 2024 commits, a group that includes active NFL field generals Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, Derek Carr and Baker Mayfield. Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway and Steve Young are among the contingent of former NFL players who will participate in the three-day tournament.

Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, was responsible for the best finish of any of his professional football peers in 2023. The New York Jets QB1 scored 56 points to secure fifth place, one spot ahead of retired professional golfer Annika Sorenstam. NBA superstar Steph Curry won the competition.

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On the football field, Allen is 1-1 overall against Rodgers. The Bills are scheduled to face the Jets on Oct. 14 (away) and Dec. 29 (home) next season.

Peacock and NBC will provide live coverage of the 2024 American Championship of the Century from July 12-14.

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