Phillip Phillips, Vince Young, Rascal Flatts to participate in 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am

A.J. Jackson, Greenville News

A total of 24 celebrities will participate in the 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am, presented by TD SYNNEX. The golf tournament, held June 3 - 9, will bring professional athletes, actors, musicians, and golf influencers to the Upstate for a series of special events with $1 million at stake.

Five new celebrity guests were announced on Thursday, May 9, as first-time attendees of the Upstate golf tournament, which is expected to bring 50,000 visitors to the area.

The Board of Directors and Tournament Officials of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced the 2024 celebrity lineup as well as special events for this year’s tournament. The BMW Charity Pro-Am will take place June 3-9 at Thornblade Club in Greer and The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg. Max Metcalf, vice president South Carolina Charities Board of Directors, talks about the tournament coming to the Upstate.

Former NFL players wide receiver Brice Butler and quarterbacks Vince Young and Ryan Leaf will be first-time tournament guests at the Thornblade Club in Greer and The Country Club in Spartanburg. Joining the footballers are American Idol winner Phillip Phillips and golf social media influencer Roger Steele.

"Here in the Upstate, we love golf, we love what we have for our surroundings and quality of life, and giving back is such a big part of the community," said Max Metcalf, board vice president for South Carolina Charities, Inc. and manager for government and community relations with BMW Manufacturing.

"This year SC Charities wanted to recognize BMW's 30th year of assembling vehicles in the Upstate. We've added a few new feature charities and we've added in some new celebrities, knowing that they want to come here."

According to Metcalf, the tournament has raised around $16 million for numerous Upstate non-profit organizations over the charity pro-am event's history. Their contribution is part of the PGA Tour's $3 billion raised for charity.

Rain interrupted final-round play in the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday and caused a delay of three and a half hours. After the delay the final-round continued.
Rain interrupted final-round play in the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday and caused a delay of three and a half hours. After the delay the final-round continued.

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Who are the returning celebrity golfers to the BMW Charity Pro-Am?

Metcalf, joined by Bob Stenger, president of South Carolina Charities, Inc., announced the 19 additional celebrities scheduled to arrive at the 2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am. The list includes:

  • Canelo Alvarez (boxer)

  • Brian Baumgartner (Kevin from "The Office")

  • Andy Buckley (actor; David from "The Office")

  • Captain Danny Brown (On Patrol: Live PD)

  • Michael Collins (golf analyst)

  • Seth Curry (NBA basketball player)

  • Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts)

  • Connor De Phillippi (Motorsport driver)

  • Debbe Dunning (actor; Heidi from "Home Improvement")

  • Larry the Cable Guy (comedian/actor)

  • Matt Hamilton (Olympic curler)

  • Ann Liguori (sports personality)

  • Will Lowery (Golf Channel/podcaster)

  • Ben Rector (singer/songwriter)

  • Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts)

  • D.B. Sweeney (actor)

  • David Wells (former MLB baseball player)

  • Justin Wheelon (actor/director)

  • James Wisniewski (NHL hockey defenseman)

Rain interrupted final-round play in the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament and caused a delay of three and a half hours. After the delay the final-round continued. Adrien Dumont De Chassart, center, won the match. (Credit: ALEX HICKS JR./GREENVILLE NEWS FILE PHOTO)
Rain interrupted final-round play in the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament and caused a delay of three and a half hours. After the delay the final-round continued. Adrien Dumont De Chassart, center, won the match. (Credit: ALEX HICKS JR./GREENVILLE NEWS FILE PHOTO)

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What is the BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament?

The pro-am tournament will feature nearly 160 Korn Ferry Tour teams, 160 amateur teams, and celebrities to pair. The 12 lowest-scoring teams will advance to the final amateur round on Saturday at Thornblade Club. The 65-low Korn Ferry Tour teams will play Saturday and Sunday's final rounds at Thornblade Club. The total purse winnings are set at $1 million.

Coverage of the four-day golf tournament will air on The Golf Channel beginning on June 6 at noon and ending on June 9 at 10 p.m.

For more information on the golf tournament, visit the tournament website.

What additional special events will take place at the BMW Charity Pro-Am

  • Saturday, June 1 - Tournament Kick-Off Event at Greer Golf Course, 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

  • Monday, June 3 - Junior Golf Clinics with First Tee of The Upstate, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

  • Thursday, June 6 - An Evening with Phillip Phillips (concert) at Morgan Square in Spartanburg, 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

  • Friday, June 7 - Career Fair, 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. & BMW 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert, 7:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 8 - Military and First Responders Day

– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription.

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