Amateur golfers don’t earn money from the sport, at least in theory. However, NIL has changed the game forever. Blurring the lines between pro and amateur golf, the initiative provides young, up-and-coming athletes an opportunity to make money and support their careers without foregoing their amateur status. However, UVA head coach Bowen Sargent believes NIL has strayed from its intended motive, negatively impacting the golfing atmosphere.

Joining the On Course podcast on the SiriusXM PGA Tour radio, Sargent discussed college golf and NIL’s place in it. He believes that the NIL has altered the way colleges approach recruits since the NCAA passed the rule in 2021. Helping college athletes earn money through sponsorships and endorsement deals, merchandise, and partnerships with companie

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