Golf pro-ams and celebrity events offer fans a thrilling experience away from the regular tour tournaments. These popular events see pro golfers tee it off with celebrities from various fields such as sports and entertainment. As well as entertaining the fans of the involved celebrities and golf enthusiasts, these events mainly raise funds for charitable causes, making them a vital part of golf. Below, we look at some popular and significant pro-ams and celebrity golfing events in modern times.
Popular Celebrity Golf Tournaments
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Every year since 1947, millions of television viewers and thousands of spectators watch the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The famous golf event takes place at the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in the Monterey Peninsula. During the 2023 edition, 156 pro tour golfers teed it off with celebrities including actor Will Arnett, rapper Macklemore, and former Miss America Kira Dixon to raise funds for charity.
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BMW Charity Pro-Am
The BMW Charity Pro-Am is a Web.com Tour event that brings professional athletes and world-renowned celebrities to Upstate South Carolina to raise money and awareness for the state’s charities. The 2023 event was star-studded with big names such as NFL Hall of Fame Larry Fitzgerald, Country Pop Musician Jay DeMarcus, and Comedian Larry the Cable Guy.
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Invited Celebrity Classic
The Invited Celebrity Classic allows amateur golfers to play alongside golf legends and world celebrities. A team usually consists of five players: 1 PGA TOUR Champions Golfer, 1 Celebrity Player, and 3 Pro-Am Guests (amateurs included). The event also features summits and concerts to raise funds, and notable celebrity attendees include Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown.
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Travelers Championship Celebrity Pro-Am
The Travelers Championship is another popular golf event that features an action-packed Celebrity Pro-Am field. The 2023 edition at TPC River Highlands brought together celebrated actors, television personalities, athletes, and sports figures to raise funds for charity. Notable celebrity attendees have included NBC Today’s Dylan Dryer and actor Bill Murray.
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Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am
TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, hosts the PGA TOUR’s WM Phoenix Open in late January/early February and includes an incredible celebrity pro-am. In 2023, it was a mega-celebrity showdown, with the Super Bowl also happening the same week in Phoenix. Some top celebrities in the 2023 event included country music star Chris Lane and Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush.
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