Legends Of Sports And Entertainment Theismann, Sorenstam & Curry Vie For Title In Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev., July 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in beautiful Lake Tahoe was the backdrop of the eighth annual "Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off" where Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann took home the championship and $5,000 from the Korbel Toast Life^® Foundation for the charity of his choice.

As celebrity superstars prepared to tee off on the 18^th hole, Korbel challenged them to show off their best champagne celebration skills as part of the Celebrity Spray-Off. Theismann took home top honors after he popped the cork on a bottle of Korbel and his cork traveled the furthest distance - 87ft.  

Close behind finishing in second place was retired 10-time LPGA Champion Annika Sorenstam who shook the bottle of Korbel in style before launching the cork 84ft. In third place was Former NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards with a 79ft blast followed by fourth place finisher NBA All-Star Guard Stephen Curry. A total of 29 celebrities joined forces with Korbel to participate in the Spray-Off which is judged on cork distance (although style and champagne spray added to the excitement for the fans).

Although he was not crowned a champion, NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Jerry Rice kept the spectators laughing with his signature dance moves. Comedian Larry the Cable Guy, NHL Forward T.J. Oshie and Former MLB All-Star Chipper Jones won over the crowd with their exciting champagne sprays and long distance corks. While some of baseball's greatest legends David Wells and John Smoltz hit it out of the park.

"Korbel has been toasting the American Century Championship for years and we're excited to be back for this great event with our great partners," said Gary Heck, owner and president of Korbel Champagne Cellars. "The Celebrity Spray-Off is a chance for the players to have fun for a great cause through the Korbel Toast Life Foundation."

Football Players and Coaches: Herm Edwards, Tyler Eifert, John Elway, John Fox, AJ Hawk, Jerry Rice, Aaron Rodgers, Mark Rypien, Alex Smith, Emmitt Smith, Joe Theismann, Brian Urlacher

Basketball Players: Stephen Curry

TV Personalities: Brian Baumgartner, Oliver Hudson, Larry the Cable Guy

Baseball Players: Joe Carter, Roger Clemens, Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Bret Saberhagen, John Smoltz, David Wells, Tim Wakefield

Other participants: Dan Quayle, Annika Sorenstam, Bode Miller, T.J. Oshie

Complete list of participants:

1. Brian Baumgartner: Actor: The Office
2. Joe Carter: Former MLB All-Star OF
3. Roger Clemens: Former MLB All-Star P
4. Cris Collinsworth: Sports TV Analyst, Former NFL Wide Receiver
5. Stephen Curry: NBA All-Star Guard: Golden State
6. Herm Edwards: Former NFL Head Coach
7. Tyler Eifert: NFL TE: Cincinnati Bengals
8. John Elway: NFL Hall of Fame QB
9. John Fox: Denver Broncos Head Coach
10. AJ Hawk: NFL Pro Bowl LB: Green Bay Packers
11. Oliver Hudson: Actor: Rules of Engagement
12. Chipper Jones: Former MLB All-Star 3B
13. Larry the Cable Guy: Comedian: Blue Collar Comedy Tour
14. Greg Maddux: MLB Hall of Famer P
15. Bode Miller: US Ski Team: Olympic Gold Medalist
16. T.J. Oshie : NHL Forward: St. Louis Blues
17. Dan Quayle: Former Vice President of the United States
18. Jerry Rice: NFL Hall of Famer WR
19. Aaron Rodgers: NFL Pro-Bowl QB: Green Bay Packers
20. Mark Rypien: Former NFL Pro-Bowl QB
21. Bret Saberhagen: Former MLB P/World Series MVP
22. Alex Smith: NFL Pro-Bowl QB: Kansas City Chiefs
23. Emmitt Smith: NFL Hall of Fame RB
24. John Smoltz: Former MLB All-Star P
25. Annika Sorenstam: Retired Golfer: 10 LPGA Major Championships
26. Joe Theismann: Former NFL MVP
27. Brian Urlacher: Former NFL Pro-Bowl LB
28. Tim Wakefield: Former MLB All-Star P
29. David Wells: Former MLB All-Star P

Celebrate responsibly.

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