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Philadelphia PGA Announces New NIL Education Partnership with Influential Athlete
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia PGA Section is proud to announce a new partnership with Influential Athlete, the nation’s leading Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education and coaching company, to provide comprehensive NIL education to junior golfers and their families across the region.
As the NIL landscape continues to evolve, the Philadelphia PGA is committed to preparing young athletes with the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed to navigate this new era of sports responsibly and confidently – both on and oA the golf course.
“At the Philadelphia PGA, our mission is to promote the enjoyment and growth of the game while supporting the development of golfers at every level,” said Geoffrey Surrette, Executive Director of the Philadelphia PGA. “Partnering with Influential Athlete allows us to provide our junior golfers and their families with proactive NIL education that aligns with the values of professionalism, integrity, and long-term success that define our Association.”
Influential Athlete partners with organizations nationwide to deliver turnkey NIL education designed specifically for athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators. Its curriculum provides clarity around NIL rules and expectations while equipping young athletes with the communication skills, personal branding tools, and decision-making frameworks needed to navigate opportunities safely and successfully.
“NIL presents both opportunity and complexity for today’s young athletes,” said Stephanie Grady, CEO of Influential Athlete. “The Philadelphia PGA is taking a leadership role by ensuring families are educated and prepared well before athletes reach college. We’re honored to support their mission and help junior golfers across the region understand how to approach NIL the right way.”
Through this partnership, Philadelphia PGA junior golfers and their families will gain access to NIL workshops, on-demand educational resources, and golf-specific training designed to support athlete development and protect eligibility.
About Influential Athlete
Influential Athlete provides turnkey NIL education for athletes, parents, and institutions nationwide. Co-founded by Stephanie and Joe Grady, the company equips athletes with a clear pathway to NIL success by teaching communication skills, personal branding strategies, and NIL knowledge needed to succeed in sports, with NIL, and in life after competition.
About the Philadelphia PGA Section
The Philadelphia PGA Section serves Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and the state of Delaware. Comprised of nearly 900 PGA Professionals and more than 300 golf facilities, the Section is dedicated to promoting the enjoyment, growth, and vitality of the game of golf while elevating the standards of the golf profession. Philadelphia PGA Professionals influence more than 100,000 club members and play a vital role in the region’s golf industry and community impact.
Media Contacts:
Stephanie Grady
CEO, Influential Athlete
stephanie@influentialathlete.com
influentialathlete.com
Geoffrey Surrette, PGA
Executive Director, Philadelphia PGA
gsurrette@pgahq.com
philadelphia.pga.org
