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Immigration,
Entertainment & Sports

Mar. 11, 2025

How NIL, amateurism and immigration are shaping college golf's landscape

NIL rights are transforming college golf by creating new opportunities for athletes, but legal hurdles around amateurism and visa restrictions for international players are limiting its full potential, urging the need for federal action.

Frank N. Darras

Founding Partner, DarrasLaw

Email: frank@darraslaw.com

Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA

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The introduction of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights has changed the playing field of collegiate athletics, presenting new opportunities for our athletes and institutions. While marquee sports like football and basketball often lead NIL discussions, college golf has surely benefited from these developments. With golf's global appeal, individual-focused nature, and marketable young talent, college golf is uniquely positioned for tremendous NIL success.

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