Since playing goofball greenskeeper Carl Spackler in the 1980 comedy “Caddyshack<\/a>,” Bill Murray’s fame has been linked to golf.<\/p>\n For years, he has entertained crowds at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.<\/p>\n In early June, Murray will be in the Upstate as one of the featured celebrities at the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX<\/a>.<\/p>\n Max Metcalf, BMW’s manager of government and community relations, said tournament organizers had been hoping for several years to get Murray involved. Schedules worked out this year,<\/p>\n Max Metcalf, manager of government and community relations with BMW, introduced the slate of events surrounding this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. He also announced the numerous celebrities who will be on hand, including comedic actor Bill Murray.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “We just couldn’t be more happy,” Metcalf said.<\/p>\n “He seems to really enjoy being on the golf course and having the fans around. We’re honored that he agreed to come.”<\/p>\n The tournament will be held at two Upstate courses: Thornblade in Greer, from June 4-7, and the Spartanburg Country Club, on June 4- 5.<\/p>\n Metcalf presented the lineup of celebrity guests at the BMW Performance Center in Greer on April 24.<\/p>\n Other celebrities include baseball legend Roger Clemens, former NFL star Steve Smith Sr., sports journalist Jimmy Roberts, and several actors, including Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin on “The Office.”<\/p>\n Actor Brian Baumgartner, who played the part of Kevin on “The Office,” will be back for this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The tournament week will include a host of other special events, ranging from a dog-friendly walk\/run, Saturday, May 30, to a street party in downtown Greer, Sunday, May 31, to a concert by Disco-era’s KC and the Sunshine Band at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Thursday, June 4.<\/p>\n Away from the golf course, Murray will perform as front man of Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers on Saturday, June 6 at 3’s Golf and Grubhouse.<\/p>\n Proceeds from the BMW Charity Pro-Am support numerous nonprofit organizations in the Upstate, including Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, the Hispanic Alliance, Gibbs Cancer Center, Neighborhood Cancer Connection and Upstate Warrior Solution.<\/p>\n The BMW Charity Pro-Am is part of the Korn Ferry Tour, which is a developmental tour for the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n Metcalf said the tournament depends on the support of hundreds of volunteers, and there are still opportunities available.<\/p>\n For those interested in volunteering, contact Chrystal Assadzandi at cassadzandi@sccharities.org.<\/p>\n For ticket information, go to the BMW Charity Pro-Am<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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