BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX: Tournament facts, storylines and more

This week, the Korn Ferry Tour heads to Greer, South Carolina for the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. Going into its 32nd year, the BMW Charity Pro-Am serves as a unique event that features celebrities and amateurs playing amongst professionals. Thornblade Club will serve as the tournament’s host for the 15th year with the Carolina Country Club serving as the satellite course for its third year.

See storylines and tournament facts below.

From college to pro

This week’s BMW Charity Pro-Am field will feature five of the top seven finishers from the 2024 PGA TOUR University Ranking. Players making their professional debuts include No. 3 Austin Greaser (North Carolina), No. 4 Matthew Riedel (Vanderbilt), No. 5 Nick Gabrelcik (North Florida), No. 6 William Moll (Vanderbilt) and No. 7 Cole Sherwood (Vanderbilt).

South Carolina roots

Of the 160-player field, 12 played collegiately in the state of South Carolina, including eight from Clemson (Jacob Bridgeman, Jonathan Byrd, Kyle Cottam, Billy Kennerly, Bryson Nimmer, Doc Redman, Sam Saunders, Kyle Stanley), three from South Carolina (Mark Anderson, Ryan Hall, Keenan Huskey) and one from Wofford (Will McGirt).

Winners return

Players making their return to the BMW Charity Pro-Am field include four previous champions Rhein Gibson (2019), Michael Arnaud (2018), Richy Werenski (2016) and Jonathan Byrd (2001).

Tournament facts

• Course: Thornblade Club, par 71, 6,842 yards
• Field: 160 players (72 holes)
• Defending champion: Adrien Dumont de Chassart
• Purse: $1,000,000 (winner: $180,000)
• Scoring records:
  • Low 18-hole score: 59, Michael Feagles (Round 1, 2023)
  • Low 72-hole score: 257, Michael Arnaud (2018)