(05-26-2026, 11:42 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote: EMU features twin sisters who transferred from Long Beach State and who grew up in Oceanside, a few miles from La Costa.
(05-26-2026, 11:42 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote: EMU features twin sisters who transferred from Long Beach State and who grew up in Oceanside, a few miles from La Costa.
(05-26-2026, 02:07 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote:(05-26-2026, 11:42 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote: EMU features twin sisters who transferred from Long Beach State and who grew up in Oceanside, a few miles from La Costa.
And apparently that’s where they still live. Saw a tweet that they never moved to Michigan, take all their classes remotely and just meet up with rest of the team for tournaments.
Maybe that’s exaggerated. Wish I could find the tweet but it showed up in my “For You” algorithm and now I can’t find it.
(05-26-2026, 02:07 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote:(05-26-2026, 11:42 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote: EMU features twin sisters who transferred from Long Beach State and who grew up in Oceanside, a few miles from La Costa.
And apparently that’s where they still live. Saw a tweet that they never moved to Michigan, take all their classes remotely and just meet up with rest of the team for tournaments.
Maybe that’s exaggerated. Wish I could find the tweet but it showed up in my “For You” algorithm and now I can’t find it.
(05-26-2026, 04:22 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote: For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.
Quote:Two years ago, EMU was a moribund golf program that had not ever reached the NCAA regionals, ...
Then a group of alumni put their financial resources together in a collective that would not only fund golfers during their time at EMU but also support as they made their way toward professional careers.
There’s little doubt that the financial windfall that EMU men’s and women’s golf received has been instrumental in building up the program. The philanthropic group called GameAbove has contributed more than $14.5 million to the programs.
(05-26-2026, 04:22 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote: For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.
Quote:Two years ago, EMU was a moribund golf program that had not ever reached the NCAA regionals, ...
Then a group of alumni put their financial resources together in a collective that would not only fund golfers during their time at EMU but also support as they made their way toward professional careers.
There’s little doubt that the financial windfall that EMU men’s and women’s golf received has been instrumental in building up the program. The philanthropic group called GameAbove has contributed more than $14.5 million to the programs.
(05-26-2026, 04:22 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote: Found it...
https://x.com/Mickeyplyler/status/205934...67428?s=20
Don't think that's a source that I would take as a definitive authority but it is interesting even if it's only partially true. For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.
Quote:The GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eastern Michigan University opened on Jan. 16, 2024, marking a major milestone for the EMU golf programs. Perched above the 18th green at Eagle Crest Golf Course and overlooking Ford Lake, the two-story, 13,000-square-foot facility was made possible by an $8 million gift from GameAbove, a group of dedicated EMU alumni. The project reflects EMU’s long-term commitment to excellence in collegiate golf, providing a state-of-the-art environment for both men’s and women’s teams.
The facility includes specialized spaces for every aspect of golf training. A 6,619-square-foot practice range allows players to work on full swings with targeted precision. The 5,383-square-foot chipping and putting area ensures short-game skills receive focused attention, while two TrackMan 4 Simulators, totaling 1,974 square feet, bring indoor technology to the forefront, enabling advanced swing analysis and year-round training regardless of weather. Additional features include locker rooms, team meeting spaces, and flexible indoor practice areas, all designed to support training, team strategy, and player development at the highest level.
Quote:The newfound fervor is thanks to massive financial support of the privately-held investment entity called GameAbove, over the past few years. Focused on elevating sports, entertainment and giving back to communities and student groups, GameAbove is Eastern Michigan University’s biggest donor.
GameAbove:...
- built the new GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eagle Crest Golf Course, arguably one of the best indoor college facilities in the north (and is open to the public to rent for events)
- is supporting the new coaching staff at EMU
- has provided funding to open opportunities for the men’s and women’s golf teams to compete in tournaments with deeper fields hosted by Power 4 programs, including places like Chambers Bay or Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, FL.
- is also supporting golf alumni as they pursue pro golf careers
- is funding the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) budget for the school, which has brought in some top young talent both nationally and internationally who likely would not have considered the EMU program for their collegiate golf career
“The founder loves golf, he loves Eastern Michigan, and with the NIL (programs) coming into college sports, I think he really saw an opportunity to boost Eastern Michigan up,” White told me about GameAbove founder Keith J. Stone, an EMU grad who grew up in Flint. “He built the gorgeous indoor (golf) facility and has also been sponsoring me for the last few years, which has been a brobdingnagian blessing for my career, my family, and we’ve only seen my game improve since our partnership was created. It’s been great for Eastern Michigan and been great for me.
(05-26-2026, 04:22 PM)StanfordMatt Wrote: Found it...
https://x.com/Mickeyplyler/status/205934...67428?s=20
Don't think that's a source that I would take as a definitive authority but it is interesting even if it's only partially true. For one, I highly doubt that any women's golf player in the MAC is making big bucks in NIL unless there happens to be a super wealthy EMU women's golf alum who happens to have a lot of school spirit.
Quote:The GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eastern Michigan University opened on Jan. 16, 2024, marking a major milestone for the EMU golf programs. Perched above the 18th green at Eagle Crest Golf Course and overlooking Ford Lake, the two-story, 13,000-square-foot facility was made possible by an $8 million gift from GameAbove, a group of dedicated EMU alumni. The project reflects EMU’s long-term commitment to excellence in collegiate golf, providing a state-of-the-art environment for both men’s and women’s teams.
The facility includes specialized spaces for every aspect of golf training. A 6,619-square-foot practice range allows players to work on full swings with targeted precision. The 5,383-square-foot chipping and putting area ensures short-game skills receive focused attention, while two TrackMan 4 Simulators, totaling 1,974 square feet, bring indoor technology to the forefront, enabling advanced swing analysis and year-round training regardless of weather. Additional features include locker rooms, team meeting spaces, and flexible indoor practice areas, all designed to support training, team strategy, and player development at the highest level.
Quote:The newfound fervor is thanks to massive financial support of the privately-held investment entity called GameAbove, over the past few years. Focused on elevating sports, entertainment and giving back to communities and student groups, GameAbove is Eastern Michigan University’s biggest donor.
GameAbove:...
- built the new GameAbove Golf Performance Center at Eagle Crest Golf Course, arguably one of the best indoor college facilities in the north (and is open to the public to rent for events)
- is supporting the new coaching staff at EMU
- has provided funding to open opportunities for the men’s and women’s golf teams to compete in tournaments with deeper fields hosted by Power 4 programs, including places like Chambers Bay or Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, FL.
- is also supporting golf alumni as they pursue pro golf careers
- is funding the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) budget for the school, which has brought in some top young talent both nationally and internationally who likely would not have considered the EMU program for their collegiate golf career
“The founder loves golf, he loves Eastern Michigan, and with the NIL (programs) coming into college sports, I think he really saw an opportunity to boost Eastern Michigan up,” White told me about GameAbove founder Keith J. Stone, an EMU grad who grew up in Flint. “He built the gorgeous indoor (golf) facility and has also been sponsoring me for the last few years, which has been a brobdingnagian blessing for my career, my family, and we’ve only seen my game improve since our partnership was created. It’s been great for Eastern Michigan and been great for me.
