Resources
Practical tools for serious golfers.
Checklists, assessments, and answers to the questions we hear most often — available to any player who needs them.
Checklist
Professional Transition Checklist
A comprehensive checklist covering every dimension of turning professional — financial readiness, legal structure, brand preparation, equipment and apparel, tour entry, and advisory team. Built for elite amateurs in the 12–24 months before they make the turn.
- Financial runway assessment (minimum 24 months recommended)
- Legal entity structure established
- Bank accounts and financial systems in place
- Tax advisor and accountant engaged
- Equipment and apparel deal status reviewed
- Agent or representative engaged or evaluated
- Tour entry pathway identified and planned
- Brand audit completed
- Social media presence reviewed and optimised
- Sponsor target list developed
- Insurance coverage reviewed
- Family and support structure plan in place
Checklist
Sponsor Readiness Checklist
Before approaching sponsors, every player should be able to answer a set of fundamental questions about their brand, their audience, and their value proposition. This checklist helps you assess your readiness and identify the gaps.
- Clear personal brand statement articulated
- Social media profiles complete and consistent
- Follower and engagement metrics documented
- Media coverage and press history compiled
- Playing record and ranking history documented
- Sponsor target list developed and prioritised
- Sponsorship deck or one-pager prepared
- Activation capacity assessed (time, willingness)
- Exclusivity constraints from existing deals reviewed
- Legal review process for new contracts in place
Assessment
Player Business Assessment
A structured self-assessment covering the key dimensions of your professional business — financial management, legal structure, brand health, contract portfolio, and advisory team. Use it to identify where you're strong and where you have gaps.
- Do you have a legal entity (LLC, S-Corp, or equivalent) for your professional income?
- Do you have a dedicated business bank account separate from personal finances?
- Do you have a qualified accountant who understands professional athlete taxation?
- Do you have a financial planner with experience in irregular income management?
- Have all current contracts been reviewed by a qualified attorney?
- Do you have a clear understanding of all exclusivity obligations across your contracts?
- Do you have a documented brand positioning statement?
- Do you have a consistent and active presence on at least one social platform?
- Do you have a target list of sponsors you want to approach in the next 12 months?
- Do you have a written career plan covering the next three to five years?
- Do you have a transition plan for life after professional golf?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from players and their families.
Checklist
Professional Transition Checklist
A comprehensive checklist covering every dimension of turning professional — financial readiness, legal structure, brand preparation, equipment and apparel, tour entry, and advisory team. Built for elite amateurs in the 12–24 months before they make the turn.
Checklist
Sponsor Readiness Checklist
Before approaching sponsors, every player should be able to answer a set of fundamental questions about their brand, their audience, and their value proposition. This checklist helps you assess your readiness and identify the gaps.
Assessment
Player Business Assessment
A structured self-assessment covering the key dimensions of your professional business — financial management, legal structure, brand health, contract portfolio, and advisory team. Use it to identify where you're strong and where you have gaps.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from players and their families.
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