05-03-2022, 07:29 AM
(05-03-2022, 07:15 AM)Phogge Wrote: Is the USGA Amateur Championship still amateur? In other words does the hotshot Stanford freshman (sorry, can’t think of her name) get excluded if she accepts NIL?
from the below I'd say she would not be excluded
Quote:Accepting Compensation for Use of Name, Image and Likeness
An amateur golfer may accept payment or compensation, including expenses, for using or allowing the use of their name, image or likeness to promote or sell a product or service.
While such actions are not contrary to the Rules, it may be contrary to the regulations of other organisations or institutions. For example, a player in receipt of a university or college scholarship should ensure that accepting payment of any kind does not conflict with their eligibility for such a scholarship.
Student-athletes and prospective student-athletes are advised to consult their national governing body, their educational institution’s compliance office or the appropriate national educational body for guidance.
https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-p...notes.html
Eric
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