“ A 15-year-old New Albany golf phenom has taken a major step towards a professional career before she turns 16.

Mia Hammond, the Ohio high school girls golf champion in 2023, has signed deal with Columbus-based company Sterling Sports Management for name, image, and likeness representation. Based on Ohio High School Athletic Association rules, Hammond’s deal forfeits her amateur status and makes her ineligible to play golf with New Albany High School.”

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