Ron Rivera, former, current Panthers to play in Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am Former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera will be participating in Wednesdayâs Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am. (Source: DAVID T. FOSTER II) By ALAINA GETZENBERG | May 5, 2021 at 6:07 AM EDT - Updated May 5 at 6:07 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Charlotte Observer) - This yearâs Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am will feature many notable names from various Charlotte-area sports teams.
It had previously been announced that Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be participating, however, a teammate and other Panthers figures will be joining him.
Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, former head coach Ron Rivera and former tight end Wesley Walls will all take part in the event Wednesday. Rivera has taken part in years past.
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FILE - In this June 12, 2020, file photo, Harold Varner III tees off at the 11th hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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2021/05/04 23:48 FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce, left, celebrates with head coach Andy Reid after defeating the San Francisc. FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce, left, celebrates with head coach Andy Reid after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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Why It Matters: The event is part of an initiative by Rocket to fuel Detroit’s pandemic recovery and bring together residents. Through Changing the Course, golf fans will have the ability to positively impact the digital divide in Detroit.
This year, in particular, Rocket Mortgage Classic is doubling down on its charitable focus, aiming to raise more than $1 million through fan engagements and initiatives like AREA 313.
“All proceeds raised through AREA 313 will be directed to the Changing the Course initiative, and these contributions will be invested into organizations and infrastructure that seek to bridge the digital divide and offer digital connectivity to all Detroit residents,” said Laura Grannemann, Vice President of the Rocket Community Fund. She says Changing the Course is vital for us to support our local community and provide necessary technology, digital access, digital literacy and educational training for Detroiters now and in the future.