World No. 1 Golfer Lottie Woad Signs NIL Deal with FootJoy
FootJoy, the renowned golf shoe brand, has signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with the world's top female amateur golfer, Lottie Woad. According to the article, Woad’s partnership with FootJoy extends through 2025, with the only exception being her collegiate events, where separate sponsorship rules apply.
World No. 1 Lottie Woad announces NIL partnership with Footjoy.
Lottie who plays for Florida State University, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, saying:
"I wanted to partner with FootJoy because it is a brand I know and trust," she explained, emphasizing the importance of comfort during long hours on the course.
"I have played in FJ for years through England Golf and other opportunities, so it’s equipment I am very confident in."
Woad has been on an incredible run, securing prestigious titles such as the Mark H. McCormack Medal, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and a top-10 finish at the AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews. This marks the 20-year-old’s first NIL partnership, which was signed with Excel Sports Management.
With this deal, Woad joins an elite group of amateur golfers who have partnered with FootJoy, including Auburn sophomore Jackson Koivun, Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent, and standout high school player Gianna Clemente, who currently ranks fourth in the national high school golf rankings.
