OFFICIAL PAIRING GUIDE
JUNE 2–8, 2025
Celebrating 25 Years
Welcome Letters 4
Tournament Information 12
Schedule of Events 14
Celebrities 16
Featured Charities 22
Thornblade Club 26
The Carolina Country Club 32
Proud Sponsors 36
Player Pairings 38
Expo Booth Sponsors 42
ParTee on Trade Sponsors 44
DEAR FANS
It is our honor to welcome you to the 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX!
This year the tournament celebrates its 25-year anniversary in the Upstate, a milestone that underscores the enduring partnership between BMW and our vibrant community. Fans will gather this week at two of the Upstate’s premier courses, Thornblade Club in Greer and The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, to witness top-tier golf as professionals team with amateurs and celebrities.
While our evening events promise unforgettable experiences, our commitment to charitable causes remains at the core of this tournament. This year, we proudly support Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute, Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, Neighborhood Cancer Connection, and welcome new partners Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter, Hope Center for Children, The Hispanic Alliance, PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well Spartanburg, and Upstate Warrior Solution.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated sponsors and tireless volunteers. Their support makes this event possible.
Whether you’re a local or have traveled from afar, we warmly welcome you to a week of spectacular golf and community spirit.
Warm regards,
Bob Stegner, President
Max Metcalf, Vice President
Irv Welling, Secretary/Treasurer
Andy Cajka, Director
Frank Davis, Director
Sheldon Early, Director
Sky Foster, Director
Todd Horne, Director
Neal Gilmore, Director
Joe Bryant, Director
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DEAR FANS
On behalf of everyone associated with the Korn Ferry Tour, from our dedicated staff, current membership and alumni, to the countless volunteers and proud sponsors, it is my pleasure to welcome you this week.
This week, you have the opportunity to connect with and follow the next generation of PGA TOUR stars.
Last season on the PGA TOUR, Scottie Scheffler became the eighth Korn Ferry Tour alum to win the FedExCup, strengthened his hold on the No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking, and won seven times en route to a third consecutive Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA TOUR Player of the Year. Xander Schauffele became the first Korn Ferry Tour alum to win two major championships in the same year, four members of the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2023 earned PGA TOUR victories, and Matt McCarty won the Black Desert Championship in what was his third career PGA TOUR start after his three-win season on the Korn Ferry Tour.
The next Scottie Scheffler is in this field. You can watch the next Xander Schauffele warm up on the range. You can walk with the next Matt McCarty at this event. You can see the next Sungjae Im hoist a trophy on the 18th green. You can take home an autograph from the next Max Homa. You can witness the next Keegan Bradley accomplish a lifelong goal and secure a PGA TOUR card. Those alumni are among the multitude of PGA TOUR winners who rose to stardom after graduating from the Korn Ferry Tour.
The Korn Ferry Tour will shape the foundation of future Presidents Cup teams, produce another No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, and prepare the next FedExCup champion and major championship winners. The road to those future achievements runs through the Korn Ferry Tour. As PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan declared, the Korn Ferry Tour is golf’s ultimate proving ground.
You are joining us at an exciting time in our 36-year history, as the Korn Ferry Tour continues to attract a robust group of international members, in addition to emerging talents and future PGA TOUR winners through PGA TOUR University.
The 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season will be one of the most competitive in our history, with our membership competing for 20 PGA TOUR cards across 26 events contested in seven countries.
Thank you for your support of the Korn Ferry Tour and our tournaments, and I hope you have a tremendous experience this week as you watch the next generation of PGA TOUR stars lay the foundation of their respective legacies.
Have fun,
Alex Baldwin
Korn Ferry Tour President
Reigning BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX champion Ryan Gerard poses with Alex Baldwin and his PGA TOUR card .
DEAR FRIENDS,
Welcome to the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. From June 5–8, 2025, we return to two of Upstate South Carolina’s finest venues—Thornblade Club in Greer and The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg— for the tournament’s 25th anniversary celebration. Whether this is your first time with us, or you have walked these fairways before, we are thrilled to share this milestone year with you.
For the past 25 years, professionals, celebrities, and amateurs have come together here to compete, to connect, and—most importantly—to give back. Since the inaugural tee shot in 2001, the BMW Charity Pro-Am has raised more than $16 million for non-profit organizations across the Upstate, funding vital programs in education, health, environmental stewardship, and veterans’ services.
All of us at BMW Manufacturing are proud to have stood alongside this event every step of the way. Our associates share in the spirit of service that defines the tournament, and we are honored to help create a week that showcases both world class golf and the generosity of this community.
None of this would be possible without our dedicated sponsors, volunteers, players, and spectators. Thank you for your enthusiasm, your hard work, and your unwavering commitment to making a positive impact. We hope you enjoy an unforgettable week of competition and camaraderie—and, together, help drive even greater support for our local charities.
Kind regards,
Robert Engelhorn President and CEO BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
behalf SYNNEX,
welcome you to the 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am. As the sponsor for the past 15 years, we consider the tournament an our company story in the Upstate. along with BMW, we enjoy hosting the players, celebrities and who visit South Carolina for this great event. It’s a pleasure place so many of our co-workers call home, including our downtown and our golf courses and clubs. It’s also fun being with who attend the tournament.
most important about the tournament week is the larger impact greater community. In 2025, this will include assisting local patients, providing meals to homebound citizens, cleaning up our and advancing active living, promoting healthy eating and healthy equity.
humbled to have played a part in the nearly $16 million raised for local nonprofits since the tournament’s start in 2001, forward to seeing this number climb in the years ahead.
one of the world’s largest IT distribution companies,
SOUTH CAROLINA CHARITIES, INC. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, was created in order to showcase the beauty of Upstate South Carolina and the hospitality of its citizens to the world; to create an event that brings the Upstate a fun and entertaining week centered around professional athletes and world renowned celebrities; and raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities. Since 2001, the tournament has distributed nearly $16 million to charities in the Upstate, part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion raised for charity. The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a threeday better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday with the 6 lowest scoring amateur teams from each division and the two lowest scoring celebrity teams from each division advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club. Visit BMWCharityGolf.com for updates and information, and follow the tournament on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @bmwcharityproam.
PAST WINNERS:
2024 – Ryan Gerard
2023 – Adrien Dumont de Chassart
2022 – Robby Shelton
2021 – Mito Pereira
2019 – Rhein Gibson
2018 – Michael Arnaud
2017 – Stephan Jaeger
2016 – Richy Werenski
2015 – Rod Pampling
2014 – Max Homa
2013 – Mark Anderson
2012 – Nick Flanagan
2011 – Garth Mulroy
2010 – Justin Hicks
2009 – Michael Sim
2008 – David Mathis
2007 – Nick Flanagan
2006 – Ken Duke
2005 – Shane Bertsch
2004 – Ryuji Imada
2003 – Tripp Isenhour
2002 – Charles Warren
2001 – Jonathan Byrd
Final Round Pairings and Starting Times
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Final Round Pairings and Starting Times
Sunday, June 8, 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
6:45 – 8:24 AM BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX 11:55 AM – 1:24 PM Round One (both courses)
5:00 – 10:00 PM A Night in the Burg with Cole Swindell - Fifth Third Park Purchase tickets at nightintheburg.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
6:45 – 8:24 AM
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX 11:55 AM – 1:24 PM Round Two (both courses)
7:30 – 10:30 PM 25th Anniversary Concert presented by MAGNA New Realm Brewery
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
7:00 AM
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Round Three (Thornblade Club)
Military and First Responders Appreciation Day (Wear red, white and blue)
6:00 PM (approx.) Celebrity and amateur awards presentation on 18th green following play (approximately 6:00 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
7:00 AM
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Final Round (Thornblade Club)
6:00 PM (approx.) Trophy presentation on the 18th green following play
CELEBRITIES
Television & Film Actor
BRICE BUTLER Former NFL Wide Receiver
ALEXIS BELTON World Long Drive Competitor
ROSS BUTLER Television & Film Actor
CLINT DEMPSEY Former USA Soccer Player
JAGGER EATON Professional Skateboarder
RYAN FRENCH Monday Q Founder
BRIAN BAUMGARTNER
ANDY BUCKLEY Television & Film Actor
CAPT. DANNY BROWN On Patrol: Live
SETH CURRY NBA Guard
CELEBRITIES
AARON HICKS
MLB Outfielder
RYAN LEAF College and NFL Analyst
DONTRELLE INMAN NFL Wide Receiver
OG LOTT Social Media Personality
MARCUS JONES
NFL Cornerback
WILL LOWERY Golf Personality and Broadcaster
JERMAINE KEARSE Former NFL Wide Receiver, Co-founder
Evergreen Golf Club
EVERETTE SANDS Citadel Bulldogs Running Backs Coach
GRANT HORVAT
YouTube Golf Star
CELEBRITIES
CONNOR SHAW Former NFL Quarterback
D.B. SWEENEY Film Actor
J.R. SMITH 2x NBA Champion
SHAWN THORNTON Former NHL Player and Stanley Cup Champion
STEVE SMITH SR. Former NFL Wide Receiver
DAVID WELLS 2x World Series Champion
ROGER STEELE 2024 X6 Celebrity Champion, TGL Master of Ceremonies
WHEELON Actor/Director
LARRY THE CABLE GUY 2024 X7 Celebrity Champion, Comedian, and Actor
JUSTIN
FEATURED CHARITIES
FOLDS OF HONOR PALMETTO STATE provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school, and postgraduate work. Appreciation for U.S. military service members and first responders is the single most unifying position held by Americans. On this we agree: those who protect our freedom and our families deserve our unwavering support.
GIBBS CANCER CENTER & RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a nationally recognized cancer treatment and research facility. Gibbs Cancer Center is a proven leader in providing effective cancer treatment through advanced technology, professional expertise and an exceptional level of personalized care. Gibbs Cancer Center locations include Greer, Spartanburg, Gaffney and Union, and it is affiliated with the Upstate Carolina National Cancer Institute Oncology Research Program (NCORP). In 2020, a 191,000-square-foot expansion of Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute at Pelham opened, which brings advanced cancer care and clinical trials to more people in the Upstate.
THE HISPANIC ALLIANCE is the largest convener of ideas, individuals, and institutions collaborating to advance and enhance Hispanic communities across South Carolina. With the mission of fostering collaboration and connectivity among people, resources and cultures to build thriving communities, the Hispanic Alliance envisions a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone has access to opportunities for success and prosperity. While directly serving 2,000 individuals annually, the Hispanic Alliance is a nonpartisan organization with over 200 partner agencies, creating access to opportunity, bridging gaps in resources, elevating Hispanic culture and building quality of life for the Hispanic community in South Carolina.
HOPE CENTER FOR CHILDREN (HCFC) builds stable, healthy families and provides children a safe place from abuse and neglect. HCFC is the result of a 2013 merger between two organizations with histories of providing residential care for children in foster care, The Ellen Hines Smith Girls’ Home and the Children’s Shelter of the Upstate. These two strong organizations merged to form Hope Center for Children, resulting in a pooling of resources to provide a wider continuum of services for children and families in Spartanburg and the surrounding areas. This name captures the heart of each program: providing hope
to children and families. Since the merger, HCFC has continued to expand services, and today six cohesive programs fulfill the mission. All six programs use evidence-based and/or evidence-informed models, yielding outstanding annual outcomes.
MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG
Glorifies God by providing nutritious meals, services and fellowship to the frail and home bound citizens in Spartanburg County. Mobile Meals proves1,200 seniors a nutritious meal each weekday using 130 volunteers to deliver the meal to their home. Wellness checks are provided by volunteers and staff. Mobile Meals is much more than a meal. We provide nourishment for the mind, body and soul. Mobile Meals delivers love, compassion and hope to those in need.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CANCER CONNECTION’S
mission is to connect people to free, integrative services that can meet their emotional needs, relieve financial burdens and equip them for the most successful journey through cancer. All funds raised for the organization are used to support local cancer patients; we are not affiliated with any national cancer organization.
PAL: PLAY. ADVOCATE. LIVE WELL. is a Spartanburg County nonprofit that advances active living, promotes healthy eating and fosters health equity. PAL works upstream to prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes and heart disease by increasing positive health behaviors, including levels of physical activity and consumption of nutritious food, two primary risk factors for disease.
UPSTATE WARRIOR SOLUTION (UWS) is a community-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides case management and connective services to military veterans, first responders, and their families living in the upstate of South Carolina. UWS works collaboratively with nonprofit, public, and private partners in the community to ensure local warriors have the resources they need to thrive. Their main service lines include housing, health care, mental/behavioral health, benefits, education, employment, recreation, legal aid, and more. UWS is headquartered at the Rupert Huse Veteran Center in Greenville, but they also have satellite offices in Spartanburg, Anderson, Easley, and Clemson.
THORNBLADE CLUB
Ideally located in the picturesque valleys and foothills of Greenville, South Carolina’s eastside, Thornblade Club is a private, family-oriented golf and country club dedicated to providing our members with superior service, amenities, and a sense of community unlike any other.
Established in 1990, Thornblade Club’s par 71 course was designed by world renowned architect, Tom Fazio, in collaboration with PGA and Champions Tour Veteran Jay Haas. Winding through the course’s lush landscape is Brushy Creek, rendering beautiful scenery paired with a demand for precise play. After a significant bunker renovation in 2019 from the Fazio team, Thornblade boasts a state-of-theart liner system and high-quality sand granules that ensure the finest of playing conditions for our golfers. Thornblade Club is truly a course to be enjoyed by our youngest generation of golfers, the finest professionals in the world, and everyone in between.
We believe everyone should have someone to turn to after a cancer diagnosis. Since 1965, Neighborhood Cancer Connection – an independent, non-profit formerly known as the Cancer Society of Greenville County – has committed its resources to providing holistic support for cancer patients and their families: financial, physical, and emotional.
From prescriptions and counseling to nutrition and medical equipment, every cancer fighter is connected to a vibrant, supportive community – perhaps the most important factor in contributing to a positive outcome.
*Offer valid on regular priced merchandise only (excluding tax, shipping, and services) purchased from June 5, 2025 through June 7, 2025. Offer valid only at the St. John Charleston Boutique or the Greenville Pop-Up. Not redeemable at any other St. John Boutique or Outlet locations, online, specialty retailers, or department stores. Cannot be combined with any other offers, sales or promotions. The offer excludes employees and is non-transferable. Offer excludes select accessories, Wolford, and Sergio Rossi. Offer cannot be used on previous purchases. Cannot be applied to services. Other exclusions may apply.
THE CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB
Our Tom Jackson designed, 18-hole championship layout thought to be among the best courses in the Upstate, meanders through a beautiful natural setting that brings stream and our signature lake into play on several holes. The course can stretch as long as 7,000 yards from the Championship tee, and play as short as 4,700 yards for our Red tee. With six sets of tees available, The Carolina Country Club is both a challenge and a treat to play for all skill levels.
Our Champion Ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass greens are in excellent condition, along with our 419 Bermuda grass Fairways and Teeing grounds. A wonderful complement to our great course is our extensive practice facilities, which include a full length driving range, 100 yard short range, pitching and chipping practice green, and 4,500 square foot practice putting green.
Whether you are working hard to improve your game, or you just want to relax and clear your mind, the practice facilities at The Carolina Country Club are just the ticket. The oversized range provides ample space for every golfer, while being secluded from the hustle and bustle of daily activities at the club. Players can hit every club in the bag to a variety of predetermined target greens and the oversized grass teeing area ensures a great turf to hit from each day.
Along with the full practice range, the club also features a short game area designed especially for those handicap reducing shots. The short game area includes two green side bunkers and over 90 yards of fairway and rough to practice wedge shots to the green.
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SWING INTO SUSTAINABILITY
VLS Environmental Solutions is proud to support the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.
Just like the perfect golf shot, we aim for precision. Our innovative zero-landfill solutions help businesses “hit the green” by finding creative ways to manage waste responsibly.
Together, we’re driving toward a cleaner, greener future.
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Support local businesses in downtown Greer and enjoy great deals all week long!
Cara Bella Boutique: Free gift with purchase.
Gregory’s Boutique: Spend $100 and get 15% off. La Bouteille:
10% off any purchase over $50 and 20% off any purchase over $100. (with tournament ticket)
The Galleries of Brian Brigham:
10% discount on any item over $100. (some exclusions may apply)
The Hanger Boutique:
30% off regular-priced items.
The Ma son Jar:
Kids eat free with purchase of a $12.99 menu item. Free appetizer with purchase of $12.99 menu item.
Urban Petals:
10% off any purchase with tournament ticket.
Maestro Bistro & Dinner Club
Supports the BMW- Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX
Fine dining meets southern charm in the heart of Downtown Greenville! Chef Sammy Domingues is serving bold French Argentinian flavors with a local twist. Join us for an elegant dinner, a laidback bistro style lunch or brunch! Use the code word “T-box” for 10% value ($20 maximum) off your bill. “D ON ’ T FORGET TO ASK FOR THE CODE , A SECRET PROHIBITION COCKTAIL OASIS AWAITS .”
