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What to know about the 2025 BMW Pro-Am golf tournament: Celebrity list, schedule, more
The BMW Charity Pro-Am week began on June 2 with the golf tournament to be played from June 5 to 6 at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg and from June 5 to 8 at the Thornblade Club in Greer. Celebrities will walk the red carpet in downtown Greenville, between Court Street and Broad Street, directly outside City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on June 4. This is an excellent opportunity for fans to see their favorite stars, ask for an autograph, or take a selfie. Advertisement Here are some of the new celebrities in this year's event: Ross Butler, TV and film actor Clint Dempsey, former USA soccer player and Furman Hall of Famer Grant Horvat, YouTube golf star Hally Leadbetter, social media personality J.R. Smith, former NBA champion Steve Smith Jr., former NFL wide receiver Shawn Thornton, former NHL player Actor Anthony Anderson plays through the first hole during the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament at Thornblade Club in Greer, Friday, June 11, 2021. Here are some of the returning celebrities: Anthony Anderson, actor and comedian Brian Baumgartner, actor from The Office Danny Brown, captain of the Richland County Sheriff's Department Andy Buckley, TV and film actor Brice Butler, former NFL player Larry the Cable Guy, actor and comedian Ryan French, Monday Q founder Marcus Jones, NFL player Brian Katrek, PGA Tour radio host Ryan Leaf, former NFL player OG Lott, social media personality Will Lowery, golf personality Phillip Phillips, American Idol winner Everette Sands, The Citadel running backs coach Connor Shaw, former South Carolina quarterback Roger Steele, TGL master of ceremonies DB Sweeney, film actor David Wells, former MLB pitcher Vince Young, former NFL quarterback Here are some of the other activities planned: June 4 – First Tee Junior Pro-Am; Veterans Adaptive Golf Clinic at Thornblade, 2 p.m.; Celebrity Red Carpet on Main Street in Greenville, 5:30 p.m. June 5 – Night in the Burg Concert with Cole Swindell at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, 5 p.m. Celebrity course rotation This year's celebrity course rotation is as follows: The Carolina Country Club (Thursday); Thornblade Club (Friday): Brian Baumgartner, television and film Actor (Kevin on 'The Office') Ross Butler, a television and film actor Seth Curry, American basketball shooting guard Clint Dempsey, former USA Soccer Player, CBS Sports analyst, and member of the Furman University Athletics Hall of Fame Jagger Eaton, 2x Olympic medalist and first-ever American Olympic medalist in skateboarding history Grant Horvat, 2025 Creator Classic winner and YouTube Golf Star Marcus Jones, New England Patriots cornerback and punt returner Hally Leadbetter, social media personality and founder of Better Content Co. Sterling Sharpe, former NFL wide receiver and Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2025 J.R. Smith, 2x NBA champion Steve Smith Sr., sportscaster and former wide receiver Roger Steele, 2024 X6 Celebrity Champion, TGL master of ceremonies Shawn Thornton, former NHL Player and Stanley Cup champion David Wells, 2x World Series champion, Perfect Game in 1998 Thornblade Club (Thursday); The Carolina Country Club (Friday): Alexis Belton, World Long Drive competitor Danny Brown, captain in the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 'On Patrol Live' captain Andy Buckley, television and film actor (Andy on 'Odd Moms Out') Brice Butler, former NFL wide receiver Larry the Cable Guy, 2024 X7 Celebrity Champion, comedian, and actor Ryan French, Monday Q founder Aaron Hicks, current MLB outfielder Dontrelle Inman, current NFL wide receiver Brian Katrek, PGA Tour radio host Jermaine Kearse, Super Bowl XLVIII winner, founder of Evergreen Golf Club Ryan Leaf, college and NFL Analyst and CEO of Ram Consultant, Inc. OG Lott, social media personality Will Lowery, golf personality and broadcaster Everette Sands, Citadel Bulldogs running backs coach Connor Shaw, former NFL and University of South Carolina quarterback D.B. Sweeney, film actor Justin Wheelon, Emmy award-winning film director and actor Celebrity and amateur participants will rotate between Thornblade Club in Greer and Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, with each competitor playing one full round at both venues. How to watch BMW Pro-Am from home Coverage of this year's tournament will air on the GOLF Channel at the following times: Advertisement Round 1: Thursday, June 5 | noon – 3 p.m. Round 2: Friday, June 6 | 9 – 11 p.m. Round 3: Saturday, June 7 | 5 – 7 p.m. Final Round: Sunday, June 8 | 5– 7 p.m. Viewers can also stream the Golf Channel coverage of the tournament on the NBC Sports App. BMW Charity Pro-Am funds will go to local charities This year, funds raised during the BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by TD SYNNEX will benefit eight charities, including: Folds of Honor - Palmetto Chapter Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute Hispanic Alliance Hope Center for Children Mobile Meals of Spartanburg Neighborhood Cancer Connection PAL - Play, Advocate, Live Well Upstate Warrior Solutions Celebrities who have played BMW Pro-Am over the years Many prominent celebrities have participated in the BMW Pro-Am over the years. Some of the celebrities include: Kevin Costner Kurt Russell Catherine Bell Dabo Swinney Jerry Rice Jim McMahon Brett Favre Alice Cooper Wayne Gretsky Jack Nicklaus Brandon Marsalis Roger Clemens Aaron Rodgers Seth Curry Lucas Black D.B. Sweeney Ken Griffey, Jr. Sterling Sharpe Colt Ford Check out a gallery of celebrities who have played at the BMW over the years here. Todd Shanesy covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: What to know about BMW Pro-Am 2025: Celebrities, course rotation, more
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How Austin Smotherman won BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament on Korn Ferry Tour
GREER − The champagne went everywhere but Austin Smotherman's mouth. The 31-year-old pro golfer had just won his second Korn Ferry Tour title after making a birdie on the par-4 18th hole on June 18 in the BMW Charity Pro-Am. He couldn't contain his excitement, nor could his team, which drenched him with bubbly dripping from his hat to his game-winning golf club. Advertisement "My voice is probably slowly on its way out right now," Smotherman said. "I let out a couple of screams on that last putt. That'll definitely be a moment I never forget." Three of his five bridies in the fourth round at Thornblade Club came on the final four holes. Smotherman shot 4-under 71 to finish at 25-under 260 and a three-shot victory over Sebastian Cappelen, Pierceson Coody, and Carl Yaun. He won his first Korn Ferry Tour title in 2021 at the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation in Nashville, paving his way to the PGA Tour for the first time. And although his first win was important, this one resonated a tad bit more. Advertisement "This one's pretty special," Smotherland said. "I've never really made a putt like that to win on the last hole. It's so cool, and I wish I could recreate that moment every week. You don't always expect long putts like that to go in. But, I couldn't have drawn it up any better." Smotherland has a newfound appreciation for Greenville. The California native said Greenville is the place he'd visit "whenever we want him to." MORE: Here are celebrities coming to the 2025 BMW Pro-Am golf tournament including Clint Dempsey "I did a lot of walking downtown, got to be by the water," he said. "Greenville's been a great host, and it's incredible to win a championship like this in such a vibrant city." Advertisement Kamryn Jackson covers high school and college sports for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Greenville News, Anderson Independent Mail, and the USA TODAY Network. Please email her at KEJackson@ for story ideas and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @KamxJack This article originally appeared on Greenville News: How Austin Smotherman won BMW Charity Pro-Am on Korn Ferry Tour
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BMW Charity Pro-Am raises over $16 million for S.C. charities
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — At the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament, their mission is all about giving back to local charities. For 25 years, the BMW Charity Pro-Am has been in 'full swing,' bringing a fun tournament to the Upstate while raising money for charities across the state. 'Oh, they love it,' Jeff Morris, Executive Director of Folds of Honor for the Palmetto State also said. 'They are calling me as soon as we are finished,' Chrystal Assadzandi, Charity and Volunteer Coordinator for the BMW Charity Pro-Am, said. 'I get a lot of calls saying 'how can we participate? How can we be a part?'' In 2001, the tournament was created to showcase the beauty of the South Carolina Upstate, while bringing locals, celebrities, and professional golfers together. It's aimed to raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities. One of those charities that has been impacted is Folds of Honor. 'I have had many veterans come up to me and they are so grateful to have the opportunity to come watch a golf tournament, come into the hospitality suite, interact with other veterans,' Morris said. 'It is amazing when you hear them, and they just go in there and they swap stories.' Morris said since Folds of Honor's involvement with the BMW Charity Pro-Am began in 2018, their group has been awarded around $250,000. The charity offers educational scholarships to the children and spouses of military and first responders. Funding for Folds of Honor, along with the more than 50 charities involved in this year's tournament, is raised in many ways, including through donations, ticket sales, and volunteer programs. BMW leaders said hundreds of charities have been impacted through this tournament over the past 25 years, and the money raised for them has not slowed down. 'We have given back in the past 25 years over $16 million to charities right here in the Upstate,' Assadzandi said. The BMW Charity Pro-Am will run through Sunday, June 8. For the final two days of the tournament, it's being held at the Thornblade Club in Greenville. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Fans, celebrities excited for return of BMW Charity Pro-Am to Thornblade
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – Celebrating 25 years, this year's BMW Charity Pro-Am brings together celebrities, professional golfers and the Upstate community for a good cause and a fun weekend. Thousands of people were out at the Thornblade Club in Greenville County having a great time Friday afternoon. Many said they look forward to this tournament weekend year after year. 'It's just a great tradition for the neighborhood,' said Dale Hunt, a Thornblade resident. 'The club gets behind it and everybody likes it. It's just fun. It's a great little celebration.' 'It's just an immaculate golf course, we love just being in the atmosphere of what this is and I love that it's literally in our backyard, so we don't have to travel very far,' said neighbor Steven DeLisle. One familiar face some may recognize out on the course is Furman University alumnus and former USA soccer player Clint Dempsey, who said he is always thrilled to come back to Greenville. 'I went to college at Furman University,' said Dempsey. 'It's where it gave me a chance to take my game to the next level for soccer and kind of become my own man, getting away from Texas and being on my own. So, anytime I can come here it always feels like a second home.' Dempsey said while he hasn't lost his competitive spirit, he and his partner are just out to have a good time and raise money for local charities. 'Anytime you can have a win-win situation where you're doing good, can be outside enjoying a different sport, and it challenges you to be a better person, ' he said. 'It kind of keeps that competitiveness going in your life once you've retired from another sport. It's always fun and like I said, to give back and help those in need, there's no better feeling than that' Tournament organizers said over the past 25 years, more than $16 million has been donated to local charities, including Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, PAL, Gibbs Center Center, Folds of Honor Palmetto State, Hispanic Alliance, Hope Center for Children, Neighborhood Cancer Connection, and Upstate Warrior Solution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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BMW Charity ProAm welcomes new celebrities, pro and amateur golfers to Upstate
Greenville, S.C. (WSPA) – The 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season ends a 4 week stretch with the BMW Charity Pro AM. It's the 17th year with Thornblade as host course, Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg will serve as the satellite course. The BMW Charity Pro-Am features celebrities and amateurs playing alongside professionals. This year, notable celebrities include former professional soccer player Clint Dempsey, Super Bowl XLVIII winner Jermaine Kearse, former NFL quarterbacks Ryan Leaf and Vince Young, 2x Olympic medalist Jagger Eaton, actors Brian Baumgartner, Andy Buckley, and Ross Butler and many more. 7News Fred Cunningham and Pete Yanity are also playing in the tournament. Several charities are also benefitting from the tournament including Carolina Adaptive golf. 7 of the top 10 finishers from the 2025 PGA TOUR University Ranking will make their Korn Ferry Tour debuts this week at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. Ryan Gerard won the 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX to claim his first Korn Ferry Tour title, winning by six strokes and tying the largest margin of victory in event history. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
