When Legends Hit the Beach

Let’s just go ahead and call it what it was, the culinary event of the season. Actually, scratch that. According to more than a few Members, the best event ever at Tahoe Beach Club. Period.

The Culinary Tee-Off was nothing short of legendary…literally. A sold-out evening where top-tier athletes and iconic brands collided on our private shoreline in the most Tahoe Beach Club way possible: sunlit cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and celebrity legends casually mingling with Members like old friends.

Let’s start with the arrival that turned heads (and made a few jaws drop): Charles Woodson pulling up by boat. No red carpet needed when you’ve got Lake Tahoe. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner made waves before even stepping foot on shore. Once he did, he was all in, sipping his signature Woodson Whiskey, chatting with guests, and sharing his Intercept wine like a true club favorite. It’s safe to say the man knows how to make an entrance and how to throw a party.

Then came Emmitt Smith, NFL royalty. Not only was he inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010, but let’s not forget he’s the only running back to ever win a Super Bowl, the NFL MVP, the NFL rushing title, and the Super Bowl MVP all in one season. (Yes, 1993 was his year.) At the Culinary Tee-Off, Emmitt shared stories, and showed off the flavors behind Emmitt’s Las Vegas, his upscale restaurant that’s as bold as his stats.

And if that wasn’t enough star power for one shoreline, we had Grant Hill and Jerome Bettis casually enjoying the scene. Grant, one of Duke basketball’s all-time greats and a five-time NBA All-Star, brought his signature cool to the evening. And “The Bus” himself, Jerome Bettis, rolled in with big energy and bigger smiles. The Hall of Fame running back and Super Bowl XL champ was exactly the kind of guest you hope shows up: gracious, warm, and completely at home at the Club.

To everyone who came, sipped, cheered, and toasted: thank you for being part of the magic. And to the legends who made it unforgettable, we’ll save you a dock spot anytime.