Local stars take course at Truist Championship Pro-Am
Before the pros take over in this week’s Truist Championship, a little fun was had in Wednesday’s Pro-Am. That’s where professionals are paired with amateurs. ALSO READ: First-round tee times delayed for Truist Championship in south Charlotte And there was a lot of Charlotte sports representation, including former running back Jonathan Stewart.
“Nerve-wrecking. It’s different than playing in front of hundreds and thousands of people,” Stewart said. Hornets co-chairman Rick Schnall repped his team during his round.
He played with pro Jordan Spieth. “Before the season we made a few pairs of these,” Schnall said. “I’m going to try to make more and give them out because I think they’re pretty epic.
” Schnall carded six birdies and got a thumbs up from Spieth himself. Six birdies later…. We caught up with #Hornets Co-Chairman Rick Schnall.
He was paired up with Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth. SPIETH: “I’d be hard pressed to find somebody on his basketball team that could beat him, that’s for sure. ” @TruistChamp | @wsoctv pic.