I don't disagree with allowing college golfers to accept anything--prize $, expenses, & compensation for lessons. However, simply call them what they are--professionals. The prohibitions are political, so as not to rile professional organizations. Evidence is circa '82 when USGA announced amateurs could play for a modest amount of cash, and it "hit the fan" with pro orgs. USGA backed off. Let's get real. College golfers, certainly Divs I and II, can & do anything--expenses, transportation (even privately), you name it. They've done it for years. In this day in age, that's OK. Just call them what they are. As for college kids who prefer to remain "pure" amateurs, the USGA could allow them to do so by signing championship entries declaring they abide by their stricter rules. As for "World Amateur Rankings", my treatise will spare you, other than to say, it's driven by pro agents and lawyers. Nothing else need be said.
Cool to see NIL seeping its way in to college golf! The John Daly II deal is unbeatable, love them or hate them, the Daly's are fantastic marketers. Nice piece Jared and thanks for the inclusion.
I don't disagree with allowing college golfers to accept anything--prize $, expenses, & compensation for lessons. However, simply call them what they are--professionals. The prohibitions are political, so as not to rile professional organizations. Evidence is circa '82 when USGA announced amateurs could play for a modest amount of cash, and it "hit the fan" with pro orgs. USGA backed off. Let's get real. College golfers, certainly Divs I and II, can & do anything--expenses, transportation (even privately), you name it. They've done it for years. In this day in age, that's OK. Just call them what they are. As for college kids who prefer to remain "pure" amateurs, the USGA could allow them to do so by signing championship entries declaring they abide by their stricter rules. As for "World Amateur Rankings", my treatise will spare you, other than to say, it's driven by pro agents and lawyers. Nothing else need be said.
Cool to see NIL seeping its way in to college golf! The John Daly II deal is unbeatable, love them or hate them, the Daly's are fantastic marketers. Nice piece Jared and thanks for the inclusion.