BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX names Judson Conwell Interim Tournament Director

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced that Judson Conwell has been named Interim Tournament Director, marking a natural next step as the tournament continues to build on its success and elevate the experience it brings to the Upstate each year.

Conwell steps into the role as longtime Tournament Director Michael McGovern concludes his tenure following his many years of dedicated service and leadership. During his time, McGovern helped guide the continued growth and evolution of the tournament, strengthened its presence throughout the Upstate and played an important role in advancing its longstanding charitable mission. The tournament and its Board of Directors are grateful for McGovern’s leadership, commitment and contributions over the years and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

Conwell has been with the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX for many years, serving in a variety of leadership roles and most recently as Director of Corporate Partnerships & Assistant Tournament Director, where he played a key role in strengthening sponsor relationships and supporting overall tournament operations. Outside of the tournament, Conwell also worked with longtime tournament partner Johnson Development, which strengthened his ties to the Spartanburg community, where a portion of the tournament is played.

Conwell steps into the role with the full support of the tournament’s Board of Directors, which expressed confidence in his leadership and ability to guide the tournament forward. With a strong understanding of the event, its partners and its impact across the Upstate, Conwell is well positioned to lead the organization through its next chapter while maintaining the momentum that has made this tournament one of the region’s premier annual events.

“Judson has the full confidence and support of our Board, and we are excited to have him step into this leadership role,” said Bob Stegner, President, South Carolina Charities, Inc. “We are grateful to Mike for his years of leadership and the important role he played in helping grow the tournament and its impact throughout the Upstate, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. As we look ahead, Judson understands what makes this tournament so special to our partners, players, charities, volunteers, fans and the Upstate community, and we know he will be a tremendous leader as we continue finding new ways to strengthen the tournament and deliver an exceptional experience year after year.”

As Interim Tournament Director, Conwell will oversee the tournament’s operations and work closely with the Board, staff, partners and community stakeholders as planning continues for the next BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. A key focus will remain the tournament’s charitable mission and continuing to grow its impact for nonprofit organizations throughout the Upstate. His appointment reflects the tournament’s commitment to building on its strong foundation while continuing to evolve the event for the future.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead an event that means so much to the Upstate,” said Conwell. “The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX has an incredible history, a strong network of partners and supporters, and a team that is passionate about making the tournament better every year. At the heart of everything we do is our charitable mission and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organizations and families throughout our community. I’m excited to build on that foundation, continue growing our charitable impact and create an experience that our community can be proud of.”

With Conwell stepping into the interim role, the tournament remains focused firmly on the future and on continuing to strengthen its impact throughout the Upstate. From delivering a premier golf and entertainment experience to supporting local charitable organizations and showcasing the region on a national stage, the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX looks forward to building on its momentum and continuing to raise the bar in the years ahead.

The 2027 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX returns May 10 – 16, 2027.

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 2027 tournament will take place May 10 – 16, 2027. 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(opens in new tab)

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(opens in new tab).

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.