Rhoden v. Romo at American Century
By Jeff Frank, Sports Network
STATELINE — Eight-time American Century Celebrity Championship winner Rick Rhoden looks to become the first golfer to win three straight titles when he hits the links from July 16-18 in Stateline.
Rhoden, who barely defeated Dan Quinn in ’08 by one point, came right back to dominate a field of 90 golfers last year, winning by three as the 9-5 favorite. Tony Romo finished second at 3-1 odds, while Quinn hit the board once again, tying Billy Joe Tolliver for third place. Both Quinn and Tolliver went off at 5-1.
This year, Rhoden remains the 9-5 favorite, but Romo has inched slightly closer at 5-2. The Dallas quarterback, playing for just the fourth time in this tournament, has improved each and every season.
Rick Rhoden