The 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is hosting official tournament play June 5-6 at The Carolina Country Club and June 5-8 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, CBS Sports Analyst and member of the Furman University Athletics Hall of Fame 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:
- Award winning Actor, Comedian and Television Host Anthony Anderson
- Television and Film Actor (Kevin on “The Office”) Brian Baumgartner
- Captain in the Richland County Sheriffs Department, “On Patrol Live” Captain Danny Brown
- 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
In addition to a full weekend of golf, the week is packed with a variety of special events for everyone to enjoy, including:
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].