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Kurt Russell, Lucas Black & Greg Kinnear Lead Cast of Celebs at BMW Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX

Kurt Russell is flanked by two of his fellow celebrities who are playing in the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX.

Since 2001, 89 celebrities have played in the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Twenty-four celebrities are scheduled to participate in the 2011 tournament, which concludes on Sunday, including seven first-time* participants. See clebrity names and event schedule below.

    Lucas Black, actor (Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift)
    Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Basketball Coach *
    Mark Bryan, Hootie and the Blowfish lead guitarist
    Andy Buckley, actor (The Office) *
    Javier Colon, musician and contestant on NBC's The Voice
    Jeffrey Donovan, actor (Burn Notice) *
    Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles
    Colt Ford, country music artist*
    Bruce Greenwood, actor (iRobot) *
    Wayne Gretzky, NHL Hall of Fame Member
    Oliver Hudson, actor (Rules of Engagement)
    Janet Jones-Gretzky, actress (Police Academy 5)
    Josh Kelley, musician
    Greg Kinnear, actor (You've Got Mail)
    Cheech Marin, actor/comedian (Cheech and Chong)
    Rob Morrow, actor (Numb3rs) *
    Terry O'Quinn, actor (LOST)
    Michael Pena, actor (Shooter)
    Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts lead guitarist
    Kevin Sorbo, actor (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys)
    Danny Sullivan, former racing driver and 1985 Indy 500 winner *
    Gary Valentine, actor/comedian (King of Queens)
    Patrick Warburton, actor (Seinfeld)

CLEMSON CONNECTIONS -- Seven players who played college golf at Clemson University are entered in the BMW Charity Pro-Am -- Tommy Biershenk, Brent Delahoussaye, Brian Duncan, Elliot Gealy, Matt Hendrix, Kevin Johnson and Charles Warren. In addition Tigers' head basketball coach Brad Brownell is a participant in the pro-am portion of the event. The Clemson campus is located 35 miles from Greenville, S.C.

To purchase tickets for the 2011 tournament contact one of the tournament's 26 charities or call 864.297.1660.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Thursday May 19
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 1 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents An Evening at the Hotel California with Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421. 

Friday May 20
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 2 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents The Celebrity Concert - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville) - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421.

Saturday May 21
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 3 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

Mike Creery First Tee Love for the Game Junior Golf Day - Thornblade Club Practice Range - Immediately following the conclusion of the 3rd Round. For more information visit bmwcharitygolf.com.

Sunday May 22
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 4 - Thornblade Club

Javier Colon Returns This Week to BMW Charity Pro-Am Where He Scored an Ace

Javier Colon returns this week to the scene of his ace at the BMW Charity event.

Twenty-three celebrities, including Javier Colon who scored an ace on the first day of competition last year on the 12th hole at the Carolina Country Club, will compete in the 2011 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation.

The event, as in past years, is held at three different venues,  Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club. The event starts on Thursday, May 19 and runs through Sunday May 22.

Celebrities committed to this year's BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX tournament are Lucas Black, Brad Brownell, Mark Bryan, Andy Buckley, Javier Colon, Jeffrey Donovan, Don Felder, Colt Ford, Bruce Greenwood, Wayne Gretzky, Oliver Hudson, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Josh Kelley, Greg Kinnear, Cheech Marin, Rob Morrow, Terry O'Quinn, Michael Pena, Joe Don Rooney, Kevin Sorbo, Danny Sullivan, Gary Valentine and Patrick Warburton.

To purchase tickets for the 2011 tournament contact one of the tournament's 26 charities or call 864.297.1660.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Thursday May 19
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 1 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents An Evening at the Hotel California with Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421. 

Friday May 20
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 2 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

The Spinx Concert Series presents The Celebrity Concert - Peace Center Amphitheatre (Downtown Greenville) - To purchase tickets ($20 each) call 864.233.5421.

Saturday May 21
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 3 - Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club

Mike Creery First Tee Love for the Game Junior Golf Day - Thornblade Club Practice Range - Immediately following the conclusion of the 3rd Round. For more information visit bmwcharitygolf.com.

Sunday May 22
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation - Round 4 - Thornblade Club

Celebrities & the Courses They'll Play Announced for BMW Charity Pro-Am

Celebrity course rotations for the upcoming BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation golf tournament were announced today.

Celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year’s event include: Catherine Bell, Lucas Black, Javier Colon, Don Felder, Thomas Gibson, Oliver Hudson, Rob Marciano, Branford Marsalis, Jennifer Mills, Terry O’Quinn, Michael Pena, Jerry Rice, Jim Rice, George Rogers, Joe Don Rooney, Kurt Russell, Stefanie Schaeffer, Sterling Sharpe, Kevin Sorbo, Kordell Stewart, Dabo Swinney, Paula Trickey, Gary Valentine, Patrick Warburton and Ben Wright.

Celebrities will play the following course rotations:

Thursday

The Carolina Country Club
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Thornblade Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Friday
 
The Carolina Country Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Thornblade
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Saturday
 
The Carolina Country Club
Thomas Gibson
Rob Marciano
Stefanie Schaeffer
Sterling Sharpe
Kordell Stewart 
Paula Trickey
Gary Valentine
Ben Wright

Bright’s Creek Golf Club
Lucas Black
Don Felder
Branford Marsalis
Jennifer Mills
Michael Pena
Jim Rice
Kevin Sorbo

Thornblade
Catherine Bell
Javier Colon
Oliver Hudson
Terry O’Quinn
Jerry Rice (pro)
George Rogers
Joe Don Rooney
Kurt Russell
Dabo Swinney
Patrick Warburton

Sunday
All golf is played at Thornblade Club (only the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advance to play Sunday’s final round).

The 2010 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation will be played May 13-16, 2010, at Bright's Creek Golf Club, The Carolina Country Club and Thornblade Club golf courses. All four rounds will be televised live by the Golf Channel.

Actor Lucas Black Charms Carolina Country Club Homeowners at BMW Pro-Am Event

Carolina Country Club homeowners meet Lucas Black at BMW.

The recently concluded BMW Charity Pro Am Tournament was well received by members and more than 350 homeowners at The Carolina Country Club last week.

The tournament finished up on Sunday, May 18th with Michael Sim winning the 9th annual tournament. "Every year we look forward to being one of the host site for this tournaments and we are already looking forward to next year," says Ron Murray, CCC homeowner and member.

Javier Colon Scores Ace on First Day of BMW Charity Pro Am At Carolina CC

Recording artist Javier Colon: Records an ace.

The first day of the BMW Charity Pro-Am was especially successful for recording artist, Javier Colon. He hit a hole in one on the 12th hole at 138 yards with a sand wedge on the Carolina Country Club course.

Hundreds came out to see the pros, celebrities and amateurs play on the Carolina Course.  Membership Director, Jan Witherspoon reports ticket sales for the day were doubled from last year on the first day of the tournament.

Once & Future Pro Champs to Compete at Ross Bridge, Carolina CC and Bright's Creek

Ross Bridge, AL will host the Champions Tour.

This week, Ross Bridge, AL and the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, play host to the Champions Tour, featuring defending champ Andy Bean in the $1.7 million Regions Charity Classic. Click here for more information about Ross Bridge!

Meanwhile, on the Nationwide Tour, up-and-coming PGA Tour competitors join celebrities such as Dennis Quaid, Greg Kinnear, Wayne Gretzky and Joe Mantegna in BMW Charity Pro-Am, hosted by The Carolina Country Club, SC and Bright’s Creek Golf Club, NC. 

Dennis Quaid & Greg Kinnear Top Celebs Returning to Carolina C.C. BMW Event

Dennis Quaid, Greg Kinnear and Catherine Bell head the cast of celebrities returning to the BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament at the Carolina Country Club. The event will be held May14-17th.

Club members and staff are gearing up for their hosting duties for the event that made its debut here last year. The tournament is expected to raise money for more than 125 charities in the Upstate. Celebrities and pros will play at Carolina in Spartanburg on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament is the only tournament that celebrities are grouped with Nationwide PGA  Professionals for a four-day, better-ball tournament.

Other returning celebs include David James Elliott and Wayne Gretzky. Playing for the first time are Terry O. Quinn, Paula Trickey, Joe Don Rooney, Joe Mantegna and Dabo Swinney.

Carolina Country Club & Bright's Creek Host Celebs & Pros at BMW Pro-Am

Carolina Country Club: Dennis Quaid at the BMW Pro-Am.

After 36 holes, David Mathis is leading the BMW Charity Pro-Am being played this weekend in Upstate South Carolina. Mathis grabbed a two-shot lead, by shooting a 7-under-par 65 at Bright's Creek Golf Club. The tournament has one of the largest purses on the Nationwide Tour with a total purse of $650,000 and a winner's share of $117,000.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is the only tournament on the Nationwide® PGA TOUR where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Nationwide PGA TOUR Professionals in a three-day better-ball competition.

Amateurs, celebrities and pros rotate between three courses - Thornblade Club (Greer, SC), The Carolina Country Club (Spartanburg, SC) and Bright's Creek Golf Club (Mill Spring, NC)- with the 14 lowest scoring pro-amateur/pro-celebrity teams advancing to play Sunday's final round at Thornblade Club.

Celebrities competing this weekend include actors Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Dennis Quaid, Joe Pesci, Catherine Bell, Gary Valentine, Michael Pena and Jason Dohring and former "Apprentice" winner Stefanie Schaeffer.