BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by TD SYNNEX Announces 2025 Celebrity Lineup and Schedule of Events
May 06, 2025 11:20AM ● By August Spencer
The 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX will tee off tournament week starting Monday, June 2nd, with official tournament play held June 5th – 6th at The Carolina Country Club and June 5th – 8th at Thornblade Club. Celebrating 25 years, this year’s tournament will bring together professional golfers, celebrities, and the Upstate community for a week of golf, music, fun, and giving back — all in support of our eight featured charities.
This year’s celebrity lineup features returning favorites and exciting new faces.
New celebrities to the tournament this year include:
Television and Film Actor Ross Butler
Former USA Soccer Player and CBS Sports Analyst Clint Dempsey
2x Olympic medalist and first-ever American Olympic medalist in skateboard history Jagger Eaton
2025 Creator Classic Winner and YouTube Golf Star Grant Horvat
Super Bowl XLVIII winner, Founder of Evergreen Golf Club Jermaine Kearse
Social Media Personality and Founder of Better Content Co. Hally Leadbetter
2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith
Sportscaster and Former Wide Receiver Steve Smith Sr.
Former NHL Player and Stanley Cup Champion Shawn Thornton
Returning fan favorites include:
Captain in the Richland County Sheriffs Department, “On Patrol Live” Captain Danny Brown
Award winning Actor, Comedian and Television Host Anthony Anderson
Television and Film Actor (Kevin on “The Office”) Brian Baumgartner
Television and Film Actor (Andy on “Odd Moms Out”) Andy Buckley
Former NFL Wide Receiver Brice Butler
2024 X7 Celebrity Champion, Comedian, and Actor Larry the Cable Guy
Monday Q Founder Ryan French
New England Patriots Cornerback and Punt Returner Marcus Jones
PGA Tour Radio Host Brian Katrek
College and NFL Analyst and CEO of Ram Consultant, Inc. Ryan Leaf
Social Media Personality OG Lott
Golf Personality and Broadcaster Will Lowery
American Idol Winning Singer-Songwriter Phillip Phillips
Citadel Bulldogs Running Backs Coach Everette Sands
Former NFL and University of South Carolina Quarterback Connor Shaw
2024 X6 Celebrity Champion, TGL Master of Ceremonies Roger Steele
Film Actor D.B. Sweeney
2x World Series Champion, Perfect Game in 1998 David Wells
2x Pro Bowl selected former NFL Quarterback Vince Young.
Saturday, May 31st
Dog & Jog ForeK Run/Walk Presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners | 9:00 AM | Thornblade Club
Sunday, June 1st
ParTee on Trade presented by Greenville Spartanburg International Airport. Live music from Hot as a Pepper, vendors, food, drinks, car show and a kid’s zone! | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Downtown Greer
Monday, June 2nd
Ladies Charity Golf Tournament supporting Neighborhood Cancer Connection | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 3’s Golf & Grubhouse
First Tee Junior Golf Clinics presented by Pacolet Milliken | 4:00 – 5:00 PM: General Session | 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Girls Only | 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Els for Autism Clinic | Thornblade Club Driving Range
Tuesday, June 3rd
Namaste on the Range Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas and Soul Yoga | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Thornblade Club Driving Range
Wednesday, June 4th
First Tee Junior Pro-Am. Play alongside a Korn Ferry Tour Pro | 8:00 AM | 3’s Golf & Grubhouse
Veterans Adaptive Golf Clinic in partnership with Upstate Adaptive Golf | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Thornblade Driving Range
Celebrity Red Carpet | 5:30 PM | Main Street | Downtown Greenville
Thursday, June 5th
Night in the Burg Concert with Cole Swindell | 5:00 PM | Fifth Third Park | Tickets and Information at nightintheburg.com.
Friday, June 6th
BMW Charity Pro-Am 25-Year Celebration presented by MAGNA | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | New Realm | A private evening with The Marcus King Band | Limited Tickets available
Saturday, June 7th
Military & First Responders Day | 10:30 AM Tiger Jumpers Parachute Team | 12:00 PM Flyover by Two A 10’s | 2:30 PM Historical Biplane Flyover | 18th Green at Thornblade Club
Sunday, June 8th
Championship Sunday | Thornblade Club
“We’re thrilled to welcome such an incredible lineup of celebrities to the Upstate for this year’s tournament,” said Michael McGovern, Tournament Director. “From exciting new faces to fan-favorite returning guests, and a full week of unique events for every age and interest, this 25th anniversary tournament promises to be our most memorable yet. We can’t wait to celebrate golf, community, and giving back in a big way.”
For more information, to purchase tickets, visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com
To get involved as a sponsor or volunteer, reach out to Judson Conwell, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Assistant Tournament Director, at [email protected] or Kari Snyder, Director of Community Engagement & Sustainability, at [email protected].