She knows where the competition is but in this day of NIL money I think she’s probably making a decent amount of money on the side enjoying a good time in college and playing some really good golf. The NIL deals really negate the motivation to leave early in some instances now. Not even necessarily women’s golf, but I know one of the tackles from Penn State was widely regarded as the first round pick this year and he stayed in college for another season can’t help but think the NIL money isnt influencing decisions like that.
For Rose with golf too I feel like there’s not really a concern about having a short career. So even less motivation to jump if she really enjoys where shes at and what she’s doing now.
If Rose intends to be a professional golfer, there is nothing else for her to do in the amateur game. That’s when it’s time to go. Careers in women’s golf (and all professional athletics) are very short, not sure why you aren’t worried about her longevity. She can always go back to school when done playing.
If Rose intends to not be a professional golfer, she should stay in school and get her NIL money and start whatever career she chooses after graduation.
If Rose (19) stays in college after this year it will be a huge mistake and, I’d say, a bit of a chicken move. She needs to move up to the pro ranks and start playing against the Attaya Thitikuls (20) of the world.
This is the way.
It’s not like Stanford will close its doors to her and going to college for a year or two would probably be the best transition back to life after an athletic career.
Rose will go straight to Q-Series too, so all she has to do is play the way she can play and she’ll be on tour with a bevy of sponsor invites to the Asia swing and really any other event she wants to play.
