BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces partnership with Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational

Creating a Pathway from Elite Junior Golf to the Korn Ferry Tour

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced a new partnership with the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational, one of the nation’s most prestigious junior golf tournaments, and the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, further strengthening the tournament’s commitment to player development and the future of the game.

With this new partnership, the champion of the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational will earn a sponsor exemption for the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, providing the opportunity for junior golfers to step onto the Korn Ferry Tour stage. The 2025 Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational Champion, Jackson Ormond, will become the inaugural invitation recipient, earning a spot in the 2026 tournament.

“We are incredibly grateful to the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX for creating this opportunity for our junior golfer to take the next step toward professional competition,” said Doug Smith, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. “This milestone would not be possible without the tremendous support of our Board, sponsors, and dedicated volunteers, as well as the hospitality and commitment of the Country Club of Spartanburg. We are also thankful for our valued partnerships with the South Carolina Junior Golf Association and the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. This elevates our championship in a meaningful way, and we are excited about the impact it will have on our players and the game of golf for years to come.”

Established in 1995, the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the country, having hosted champions who have gone on to compete on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR. Notable alumni include Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Brian Harman, William McGirt, Karl Vilips, and the most recent PGA TOUR winner, Jacob Bridgeman, who have collectively amassed multiple PGA TOUR victories and major championships. The tournament is known not only for its competitive excellence, but also for its tradition of Southern hospitality extended to players and their families.

In addition to its competitive prominence, the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational plays a significant role in supporting South Carolina high school graduates as they pursue higher education through the Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship. Each year, 10 South Carolina high school graduates are awarded scholarships, honoring the legacy of Robert H. (Bobby) Chapman, Jr., an avid amateur golfer and distinguished citizen of Spartanburg, South Carolina. In addition to scholarships, the Foundation is also a major supporter of statewide junior golf initiatives through its partnership with the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. Since its establishment, the Foundation has awarded more than $315,000 in higher education scholarships and support for junior golf initiatives, reinforcing the Invitational’s long-standing commitment to the game both on and off the course.

The partnership also highlights the ongoing contributions of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association (SCJGA) in supporting junior golf across the state. Established in 1990, the SCJGA works year-round to grow the game through a statewide schedule of competitive events, education, and player development programs for junior golfers of all skill levels. Through its tiered tournament structure and commitment to sportsmanship and instruction, the SCJGA provides meaningful pathways for young players to develop both on and off the course.

“The South Carolina Junior Golf Association is proud to partner with the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational in creating meaningful opportunities for our junior golfers,” said Biff Lathrop, Executive Director of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association. “

Tournament officials say these partnerships further solidify the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational as one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the nation, while enhancing the game of golf for years to come through meaningful player development opportunities.

Michael McGovern, Tournament Director of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, highlighted the broader impact on the community and the tournament’s future. “We are thrilled to bring professional golf back to the Country Club of Spartanburg, and now we’re proud to offer the Bobby Chapman champion, who competes on this very course, the opportunity to compete in a Korn Ferry Tour event,” McGovern said. “We’re also grateful to be partnering with the South Carolina Junior Golf Association and look forward to working alongside them during tournament week as they host the South Carolina Junior Golf Association Pro-Am and lead several junior golf clinics. Together, these partnerships reinforce our mission of supporting the community and the game of golf at every level.”

The 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX will be played June 4–7, 2026, at Thornblade Club and the Country Club of Spartanburg with tournament events taking place throughout the week.

ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA CHARITIES, INC.

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 awarded more than $17 million to numerous Upstate SC non-profit organizations, part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion raised for charity.

ABOUT BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX

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 three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities, and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and the Country Club of Spartanburg, on Thursday and Friday with the 12 lowest-scoring amateur teams, and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams 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.

The 2026 tournament will take place June 4-7, 2026. The tournament draws an estimated 45,000 spectators, 35 percent of attendees at the event are visitors and 25% of those visitors stay in local overnight accommodations.
The 2024 economic impact study provided by Visit Greenville SC estimated that the tournament yielded more than $8.5 million in total impact for the region.

For more information, visit https://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/spartanburg/en/charity-golf.html

ABOUT BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, and assembles the BMW X3, X5, X5 M, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles and the BMW X6 and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes. In addition to the South Carolina manufacturing facility, BMW Group North American subsidiaries include sales, marketing, and financial services operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America; a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and a design firm and technology office in California. For more information on BMW Manufacturing, visit www.bmwusfactory.com.

ABOUT TD SYNNEX

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We are an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX’s 23,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 2,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, AI, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com, follow our newsroom or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE BOBBY CHAPMAN JUNIOR INVITATIONAL

The Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in 1995, and is devoted to the promotion of junior golf and the awarding of higher education scholarships that honor the memory of Robert H. (Bobby) Chapman, Jr., an avid amateur golfer and distinguished citizen of Spartanburg, SC. The foundation has funded over $315,000 in higher education scholarships and support for the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. The scholarship fund is funded by contributing sponsors of The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational, also established in 1995 and hosted at the Country Club of Spartanburg, is one of the nation’s most prestigious junior golf championships that has hosted many current and rising PGA and Korn Ferry Tour TOUR stars.