In 2006, Daniels, known professionally as Stormy Daniels but legally as Stephanie Clifford, encounters Trump during a Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
American Century Championship (currently known as the American Century Championship for sponsorship reasons; previously known as the Celebrity Golf Tournament, the Isuzu Celebrity Golf Championship, and the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship) is a celebrity golf tournament
Par: 72
Length: 6,709 yards (6,135 m)
Organized by: Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Tour(s): Celebrity event
Format: Stroke play (1990–2003): 54 holes
Modified Stableford (2004–present): 54 holes
In 2006, Daniels, known professionally as Stormy Daniels but legally as Stephanie Clifford, encounters Trump during a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She later alleges in interviews that she engaged in sexual relations with Trump in his hotel room. Notable instances where Daniels disclosed this information include:
- CBS News’ “60 Minutes” in 2018.
- In an interview with In Touch magazine in 2011.
At the time of their alleged encounter, Daniels is 27 years old, while Trump, famed for his role in NBC’s “The Apprentice,” is 60. Notably, Trump’s wife Melania had given birth to their son Barron in March of the same year.
The tournament, held at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, features various traditions such as the Long Drive Challenge, Charity Chip Challenge, and the Korbel Hole-In-One Contest. Notable winners include Rick Rhoden with eight championships between 1991 and 2009, Dan Quinn with five championships between 1992 and 2012, and Billy Joe Tolliver with four championships between 1996 and 2013. Additionally, Mark Mulder and Tony Romo each won three titles at Edgewood, while Jack Wagner and Mark Rypien secured two titles. Wagner notably stands out as the only non-professional athlete to win the event, and Mulder holds the distinction of winning three consecutive times. Football professionals have secured the most victories (12), followed by baseball players (11), ice hockey players (6), actors (2), basketball players (2), and a tennis player (1). Only five times in the tournament’s history has an active professional athlete emerged victorious: Mark Rypien in 1990, Dan Quinn in 1992, Billy Joe Tolliver in 1996, Al Del Greco in 2000, and Stephen Curry in 2023.
