The celebrity lineup for this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex has been revealed and features both tournament veterans and newcomers.
This year’s tournament will take place June 9-12 at Thornblade Club in Greer and The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg.
The celebrity lineup includes actors, social media influencers, musicians and athletes.
Newcomers
- LPGA Hall of Fame golfer Amy Alcott
- Country music artist George Birge
- Gold rated BMW motorsport works driver Connor De Phillippi
- Golf Channel contributor and podcast host Will Lowery
- Golf social media influencers Kat and Isabelle Shee of the Shee Sisters
Returning celebrities
- Television actor Anthony Anderson of “Black-ish”
- Television actor Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin on “The Office”
- Television actor Andy Buckley, who played David on “The Office”
- Comedian Larry the Cable Guy
- Professional boxer Canelo Álvarez
- ESPN golf analyst Michael Collins
- Country pop musician Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts
- Former MLB outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.
- Olympic curler and gold medalist Matt Hamilton
- PGA TOUR radio personality Brian Katrek
- Sports radio and television personality Ann Liguori
- World long drive competitor Troy Mullins
- Former NFL wide receiver and NFL network analyst Sterling Sharpe
- MLB hall of famer Ozzie Smith
- Golf Channel personality Lauren Thompson
- Former MLB pitcher David Wells
- Emmy Award-Winning director and actor Justin Wheelon
- Professional NHL defenseman James Wisniewski
“We look forward to welcoming this exceptional lineup of celebrities to the upstate for the 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am,” said South Carolina Charities Inc. president Bob Nitto. “In addition to returning crowd favorites, we are excited to have LPGA Hall of Famer Amy Alcott, country music artist George Birge, and professional racing driver Connor De Phillippi joining us. Newcomers Will Lowery and the Shee Sisters will also help create a fun and engaging atmosphere for fans.”
Event organizers also released a schedule of special events leading up to and during the tournament week, including:
April 30
- 9 a.m.-noon – A tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day sponsored by Milliken, IAC Group and Rabble Wine Co. in partnership with TreesUpstate at 920 Milliken Road in Spartanburg
June 3
- 6:30 p.m. – Pure Barre FORE K hosted by the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Carolina Country Club
June 4
- 9-4 p.m. – E-Waste Recycling Day presented by MOA Architecture
- 6:30 p.m. – Monkee’s of the West End FORE K hosted by the BMW Charity Pro-Am at Thornblade Club
June 6
- 4-7 p.m. – Junior Golf Clinic presented by First Tee – Upstate South Carolina at The Carolina Country Club driving range
June 7
- 4 p.m. – Junior Golf Clinic presented by Pacolet Milliken and the South Carolina Junior Golf Association at the Thornblade Club driving range
- 7:30 p.m. – Spartanburg Evening Event: A Night with The Marshall Tucker Band presented by The Johnson Group
June 8
- 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Amy Alcott and Friends Women’s Golf Clinic and Luncheon at The Carolina Country Club
- 2-5 p.m. – Upstate Warrior Solution Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter “Big Break Warrior” Competition at Top Golf Greenville
- 4 p.m. – Spanish Speaking Junior Golf Clinic at The Carolina Country Club driving range
June 9
- 7:30-10:30 p.m. – Thursday Night Shootout with live music and entertainment at 3’s Greenville Golf & Grill
June 10
- Noon-2 p.m. – Sustainability Luncheon presented by Furman University and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at the Marriott on the Parkway
- 8 p.m. – Friday Night Concert presented by MAGNA featuring Generation Radio: Deen Castronovo of Journey, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and Jason Scheff of Chicago at Camperdown Plaza in Greenville
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bmwcharitygolf.com.
Happy Media Day! Welcome to all new and returning celebrities participating in the 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX! We can’t wait to see you on the green June 6-12!#BMWCharityProAm #KornFerryTour #yeahTHATgreenville #GreenvilleSC #spartanburgsc #greersc pic.twitter.com/gXmRwVvqxM
— BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX (@BMWCharityProAm) April 26, 2022
