BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by TD SYNNEX Announces New Celebrities and 2026 Celebrity Course Rotation

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX has announced the official celebrity course rotation for the 2026 tournament, taking place June 4–7 as well as additional celebrities joining this year’s celebrity lineup. This year’s event will again blend celebrity, amateur, and Korn Ferry Tour professionals for a full weekend of golf across two premier Upstate South Carolina courses.

Newly added celebrity participants joining the 2026 Tournament include Michael Collins, widely known as “America’s Caddie”; former NBA player and Charlotte Hornets TV color commentator Dell Curry; current NBA player Seth Curry; Emmy Award winning film director and actor Justin Wheelon; social media influencer and comedian Dustin Hadley; Golf Personality and Broadcaster Will Lowery; and television and film actor (David on “The Office”) Andy Buckley.

This year’s celebrity course rotation is as follows:

The Country Club of Spartanburg (Thursday); Thornblade Club (Friday)

• Emmy & Golden Globe–Winning Actor (Caddy Shack, Ghostbusters)
• Bill Murray 2025 X7 Celebrity Division Champion, Television and Film Actor Ross Butler
• Golf Content Creator Phoebe Carles
• 7× CyYoung Award Winner and MLB Pitcher Roger Clemens
• Former USA Soccer Player, CBS Sports Analyst and member of the Furman University Athletics Hall of Fame Clint Dempsey
• Vice President, Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations at the Jack Daniel Distillery Chris Fletcher
• 2025 Creator Classic Winner and YouTube Golf Star Grant Horvat
• Social Media Personality OG Lott
• Professional Street Skateboarder and X Games Medalist Sean Malto
• Television and Film Actor (Fred on “Mad Men”) Joel Murray
• Emmy Award–Winning Sports Journalist and Broadcaster Jimmy Roberts
• 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith
• Sportscaster and Former Wide Receiver Steve Smith Sr.
• 2024 X6 Celebrity Champion, TGL Master of Ceremonies Roger Steele
• Golf Content Creator and Founder of “DOD King” Carter Vynckier

Thornblade Club (Thursday); The Country Club of Spartanburg (Friday):

• Television and Film Actor (Kevin on “The Office”) Brian Baumgartner
• Professional Golfer and Golf Content Creator Alexis Belton
• Captain in the Richland County Sheriffs Department, “On Patrol Live” Captain Danny Brown
• Television and Film actor (David on “The Office”) Andy Buckley
• Host of “America’s Caddie” and golf analyst Michael Collins
• Current NBA player on the Golden State Warriors Seth Curry
• Former NBA player and Charlotte Hornets TV color commentator Dell Curry
• Social Media Influencer and Comedian Dustin Hadley
• 2025 X6 Celebrity Division Champion, 2018 MLB All-Star and Gold Glove Award Winner Aaron Hicks
• College and NFL Analyst and CEO of Ram Consultant, Inc. Ryan Leaf
• Golf Personality and Broadcaster Will Lowery
• Former NFL and University of South Carolina Quarterback Connor Shaw
• Former NHL Player and Stanley Cup Champion Shawn Thornton
• Television and Film Actor (David Puddy on “Seinfeld”) Patrick Warburton
• Emmy Award Winning Actor and Director Justin Wheelon
• Former NBA Player, 2006 NBA Champion, and First-Round Draft Pick Dorrell Wright

In addition to the celebrity field, the Tournament will feature standout professional and amateur participants with strong ties to the Upstate.

Greenville's own Daniel Azallion has received a professional sponsor exemption into the field. From the Thornblade Junior Program, Azallion returns to his home town for a special opportunity to compete in front of family, friends, and the local community. Currently holding conditional status on The Korn Ferry Tour, Azallion continues to pursue his professional golf career while representing the Upstate on a larger stage.

William Jennings, another Greenville native and member of the University of Alabama men’s golf team has received a sponsor exemption to play as an amateur in the professional field. Jennings was recently named to the Ben Hogan Award Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top amateur and collegiate golfers, as well as the Jack Nicklaus Award Watch List, recognizing the National College Player of the Year. Monday night Jennings finished runner up at the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships. With his final round of stroke-play at 13-under-par 275, he matched former Crimson Tide golfer Jerry Pate (1975) for the best finish in program history at the NCAA Championships.

We are proud to announce that the 2025 Blade Jr. Golf Classic champion, Will Ruth, has earned a special amateur sponsor exemption to the Tournament. This is an exciting opportunity for him to compete on an even bigger stage. He has also captured three South Carolina 5A individual state high school golf championships, earned 13 overall high school victories, and currently participates in the USGA National Development Program for South Carolina.

Celebrity and amateur participants will rotate between Thornblade Club in Greer and The Country Club of Spartanburg in Spartanburg, with each competitor playing one full round at both venues. At the conclusion of Friday’s play, a cut will be made for amateurs, celebrities, and Korn Ferry Tour professionals alike.

The trophy presentation for the amateur and celebrity tournament champions will take place Saturday evening. The tournament wraps up Sunday, June 7, with the final round of Korn Ferry Tour competition determining the 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX champion.

Coverage of this year’s tournament will air on the GOLF Channel at the following times:

• Round 1: Thursday, June 4 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Round 2: Friday, June 5 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Round 3: Saturday, June 6 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Final Round: Sunday, June 7 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Viewers can also stream the Golf Channel coverage of the tournament on the NBC Sports App.

This year, funds raised during the BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by TD SYNNEX will benefit nine charities including, Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship, Folds of Honor Palmetto State, Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute, Hispanic Alliance, Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, Neighborhood Cancer Connection, PAL - Play, Advocate, Live Well, South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation and Upstate Warrior Solutions.

To get involved as a sponsor or volunteer, reach out to Judson Conwell, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Assistant Tournament Director, at jconwell@sccharities.org or Kari Snyder, Director of Community Engagement & Sustainability, at ksnyder@sccharities.org.

In addition to a full weekend of golf, the week is packed with a variety of special events for everyone to enjoy, including:

Tuesday, June 2nd

• The Social Tee Women’s Golf Clinic | 6:00 PM | Country Club of Spartanburg
• Namaste on the Range | 7:00 PM | Thornblade Club

Wednesday, June 3rd

• The Social Tee Women’s Pro-Am | 4:30 PM | Thornblade Club T
• The Social Tee After Party presented by Gibbs Cancer Center | 7:30 PM | Thornblade Club 18th Green in Skybox Club

Thursday, June 4th

• Concert featuring KC and The Sunshine Band | 7:30 PM | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Friday, June 5th

• Friday Night Concert presented by MAGNA | 6:30 PM | Coach Music Factory

Saturday, June 6th

• Military & First Responders Day featuring flyover tribute, patriotic celebration, and Flying Tigers Parachute Demonstration Team | 9:30 AM | Thornblade Club
• Celebrity & Amateur Trophy Presentation presented by Diamonds Direct | Thornblade Club 18th Green | 6:00 PM
• Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers Concert | 7:30 PM | 3’s Greenville Golf & Grubhouse

Sunday, June 7th

• Championship Sunday | 6:00 PM | Thornblade Club 18th Green

For more information, to purchase tickets, visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com