[82lsju]

Found it...

https://x.com/Mickeyplyler/status/205934...67428?s=20

Don't think that's a source that I would take as a definitive authority but it is interesting even if it's only partially true. For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.

someone is willing to spend some money on EMU golf (looks like the lead is Keith J Stone), in 2024 they opened an indoor 13,000 square foot practice facility....

The GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eastern Michigan University opened on Jan. 16, 2024, marking a major milestone for the EMU golf programs. Perched above the 18th green at Eagle Crest Golf Course and overlooking Ford Lake, the two-story, 13,000-square-foot facility was made possible by an $8 million gift from GameAbove, a group of dedicated EMU alumni. The project reflects EMU’s long-term commitment to excellence in collegiate golf, providing a state-of-the-art environment for both men’s and women’s teams.


The facility includes specialized spaces for every aspect of golf training. A 6,619-square-foot practice range allows players to work on full swings with targeted precision. The 5,383-square-foot chipping and putting area ensures short-game skills receive focused attention, while two TrackMan 4 Simulators, totaling 1,974 square feet, bring indoor technology to the forefront, enabling advanced swing analysis and year-round training regardless of weather. Additional features include locker rooms, team meeting spaces, and flexible indoor practice areas, all designed to support training, team strategy, and player development at the highest level.

https://emueagles.com/facilities/gameabo...-center/44

more about GameAbove and their financial support here

https://www.migolfjournal.com/featured-s...hts-at-emu

The newfound fervor is thanks to massive financial support of the privately-held investment entity called GameAbove, over the past few years. Focused on elevating sports, entertainment and giving back to communities and student groups, GameAbove is Eastern Michigan University’s biggest donor.


    GameAbove:

• built the new GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eagle Crest Golf Course, arguably one of the best indoor college facilities in the north (and is open to the public to rent for events)
  
• is supporting the new coaching staff at EMU
  
• has provided funding to open opportunities for the men’s and women’s golf teams to compete in tournaments with deeper fields hosted by Power 4 programs, including places like Chambers Bay or Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, FL.
  
• is also supporting golf alumni as they pursue pro golf careers
  
• is funding the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) budget for the school, which has brought in some top young talent both nationally and internationally who likely would not have considered the EMU program for their collegiate golf career
  

...
“The founder loves golf, he loves Eastern Michigan, and with the NIL (programs) coming into college sports, I think he really saw an opportunity to boost Eastern Michigan up,” White told me about GameAbove founder Keith J. Stone, an EMU grad who grew up in Flint. “He built the gorgeous indoor (golf) facility and has also been sponsoring me for the last few years, which has been a brobdingnagian blessing for my career, my family, and we’ve only seen my game improve since our partnership was created. It’s been great for Eastern Michigan and been great for me.

More about Keith J Stone, founder and chair of Capstone Holdings

https://capstoneholdingsinc.com/keith-stone

[82lsju]

Found it...

https://x.com/Mickeyplyler/status/205934...67428?s=20

Don't think that's a source that I would take as a definitive authority but it is interesting even if it's only partially true. For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.

someone is willing to spend some money on EMU golf (looks like the lead is Keith J Stone), in 2024 they opened an indoor 13,000 square foot practice facility....

The GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eastern Michigan University opened on Jan. 16, 2024, marking a major milestone for the EMU golf programs. Perched above the 18th green at Eagle Crest Golf Course and overlooking Ford Lake, the two-story, 13,000-square-foot facility was made possible by an $8 million gift from GameAbove, a group of dedicated EMU alumni. The project reflects EMU’s long-term commitment to excellence in collegiate golf, providing a state-of-the-art environment for both men’s and women’s teams.


The facility includes specialized spaces for every aspect of golf training. A 6,619-square-foot practice range allows players to work on full swings with targeted precision. The 5,383-square-foot chipping and putting area ensures short-game skills receive focused attention, while two TrackMan 4 Simulators, totaling 1,974 square feet, bring indoor technology to the forefront, enabling advanced swing analysis and year-round training regardless of weather. Additional features include locker rooms, team meeting spaces, and flexible indoor practice areas, all designed to support training, team strategy, and player development at the highest level.

https://emueagles.com/facilities/gameabo...-center/44

more about GameAbove and their financial support here

https://www.migolfjournal.com/featured-s...hts-at-emu

The newfound fervor is thanks to massive financial support of the privately-held investment entity called GameAbove, over the past few years. Focused on elevating sports, entertainment and giving back to communities and student groups, GameAbove is Eastern Michigan University’s biggest donor.


    GameAbove:

• built the new GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eagle Crest Golf Course, arguably one of the best indoor college facilities in the north (and is open to the public to rent for events)
  
• is supporting the new coaching staff at EMU
  
• has provided funding to open opportunities for the men’s and women’s golf teams to compete in tournaments with deeper fields hosted by Power 4 programs, including places like Chambers Bay or Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, FL.
  
• is also supporting golf alumni as they pursue pro golf careers
  
• is funding the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) budget for the school, which has brought in some top young talent both nationally and internationally who likely would not have considered the EMU program for their collegiate golf career
  

...
“The founder loves golf, he loves Eastern Michigan, and with the NIL (programs) coming into college sports, I think he really saw an opportunity to boost Eastern Michigan up,” White told me about GameAbove founder Keith J. Stone, an EMU grad who grew up in Flint. “He built the gorgeous indoor (golf) facility and has also been sponsoring me for the last few years, which has been a brobdingnagian blessing for my career, my family, and we’ve only seen my game improve since our partnership was created. It’s been great for Eastern Michigan and been great for me.

More about Keith J Stone, founder and chair of Capstone Holdings

https://capstoneholdingsinc.com/keith-stone