This weekend, golf enthusiasts will tee off alongside some of their favourite celebrities at the annual BMW Charity Pro-Am.
Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg and Thornblade Club in Greer will host the tournament where professional and amateur golfers will raise money for eight causes.
The activities will take place from Thursday 6th June to Sunday 9th June.
The highlight of Thursday night will be American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips appearing at a golf event on June 6 in downtown Spartanburg.
“We are excited to have the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX return to Spartanburg and look forward to welcoming spectators to Carolina Country Club and the Thornblade Club in Greer,” said Bob Stegner, president of South Carolina Charities, Inc. “The free Thursday night concert in Morgan Square will raise funds and awareness for Upstate charities while also being a fun opportunity to bring the Spartanburg community together.”
What you need to know about the BMW Charity Pro-Am Race
The event has become a staple community event, showcasing the best talent in sports while raising funds for charity. Since 2001, the BMW Charity Pro-Am has donated approximately $16 million to Upstate nonprofit organizations.
Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg (2355 Carolina Country Club Road) and Thornblade Club in Greer (1275 Thornblade Blvd.) will host the events June 6 through June 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased via the BMW Charity website.
Tournaments will be held exclusively at the Thornblade Club from June 7 onwards.
Proceeds from the 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am will be donated to the following eight charities:
- Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter
- Friends of the Reedy River
- Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute
- Hispanic Alliance
- Spartanburg Meals on Wheels
- Connecting with local cancer
- PAL: Play. Defend. Live Well Spartanburg
- Upstate Warrior Solutions
The Pro-Am tournament will feature 160 Korn Ferry Tour teams, 160 amateur teams and five new celebrities. The new celebrities include Bryce Butler, Ryan Leaf, Phillip Phillips, Roger Steele and Vince Young.
Here is the list of celebrities who will be taking part in the tournament June 6 at Carolina Country Club, June 7 at Thornblade Club:
- Brian BaumgartnerTV actor – office
- Alexis BeltonWorld Long Drive Competitor
- Bryce Butler Former NFL wide receiver
- Don CheadleTV and film actor
- Larry the Cable Guy, comedian
- Michael Collins, ESPN Golf Analyst
- Seth Currycurrent NBA shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets
- Marcus Jonescurrent NFL cornerback for the New England Patriots
- Ryan Leafformer NFL quarterback
- Phillip Phillips, American Idol Winners and musicians
- Ben Rectorpop singer-songwriter, record producer
- Gary Sheffieldformer MLB outfielder
- Roger SteeleGolf Social Media Influencer
- David WellsMLB World Champion
- Vince Youngformer NFL quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer
Here is the list of celebrities who will be taking part in the tournament June 6th at Thornblade Club, June 7th at Carolina Country Club:
- Captain Danny Brown, On Patrol: Live PD
- Connor De PhillippiGold-ranked BMW Motorsport works driver
- Joe Don RooneyCountry Pop Musicians – Rascal Flatts
- Debbe Dunningactress, model – Home Improvements
- Matt HamiltonOlympic Curling Gold Medalist
- Matt Eiseman, American Ninja Warrior host
- Anne Liguorisports radio and television personality
- OG lotGolf Social Media Influencer, Founder of RNG Golf Clubs
- Will Lawrie, Golf Channel Contributor and Podcast Host
- Ben SofferSocial Media Influencer, Founder and CEO of Spritz Society
- D.B. SweeneyTV and film actor
- Justin WheelonEmmy Award winning director and actor
- James Wisniewskiprofessional NHL defenseman
- Danny Woodheadformer NFL running back
Guests can park at the following locations: Thornblade Club – Michelin North America, 1 Parkway South, Greenville. The Carolina Country Club – Dorman High School, 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck. Shuttle buses run to and from the course entrance every 15 minutes.
If any weather delays occur, spectators can check the Korn Ferry Tour website or official app, and updates will also be communicated on the BMW Charity Pro-Am social media accounts.
Joanna Johnson covers community news and education for the Herald-Journal. Contact her by email at jjohnson@shj.com.
