As Golf Student-Athletes Fill Out Their Brackets, Are They Gambling on More Than a Tourmament?
Golf Student-Athletes Gambling Away Their Future Courtesy NCAA NORMAN, Okla. Sports wagering continues to be a serious problem that threatens both the well-being of the student-athlete and the integrity of the game. In response, the NCAA has taken action to curb the threats against student-athletes by limiting sports wagering activity and educating student-athletes, coaches and athletics department staff on the dangers of sports wagering. While the NCAA and its members have made progress in educating student-athletes on the dangers of sports wagering, there are still areas where additional efforts are needed, including the sport of golf. Recently, the NCAA released its second national study on sports wagering behaviors of U.S. college student-athletes, and the study produced results that have caused the collegiate golf community to take notice. Across each division, sports wagering activities within the sport of men’s golf have increased and are currently at much higher levels than tho
