: of, relating to, or involving professionals teaming with or competing against amateurs
a pro-am golf tournament
: an event or tournament in which both professionals and amateurs compete
… he recently fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing in a pro-am with Arnold Palmer …—
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
But Duff’s energy, joy, and swagger have powered his squad through its initial foray in Los Angeles’ premier summer pro-am.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Caitlin Clark, the basketball sensation, played in a golf pro-am.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 26 Nov. 2024
The event begins with its celebrity pro-am on Wednesday, which is expected to include names like ESPN’s Chris Berman and Dan Orlovsky, the former UConn quarterback, Doug Flutie, Andre Tippett, Carson Daly and more.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is here to participate in today’s FedEx St. Jude Championship pro-am.
—Khari Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Did Smart’s success on the football field chase Alabama’s coach away from this year’s golf pro-am?
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 10 May 2023
Earlier this week, Spieth competed at the Memorial Tournament Workday Golden Bear Invitational pro-am alongside Stephen Curry.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
This year, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze made his Regions Tradition pro-am debut.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 10 May 2023
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In fact, the wet weather is expected to impact Wednesday’s pro-am as well.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
But Duff’s energy, joy, and swagger have powered his squad through its initial foray in Los Angeles’ premier summer pro-am.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Caitlin Clark, the basketball sensation, played in a golf pro-am.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 26 Nov. 2024
The event begins with its celebrity pro-am on Wednesday, which is expected to include names like ESPN’s Chris Berman and Dan Orlovsky, the former UConn quarterback, Doug Flutie, Andre Tippett, Carson Daly and more.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is here to participate in today’s FedEx St. Jude Championship pro-am.
—Khari Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Did Smart’s success on the football field chase Alabama’s coach away from this year’s golf pro-am?
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 10 May 2023
Earlier this week, Spieth competed at the Memorial Tournament Workday Golden Bear Invitational pro-am alongside Stephen Curry.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 3 June 2023
This year, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze made his Regions Tradition pro-am debut.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 10 May 2023
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“Pro-am.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-am. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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