NFL Star Aaron Rodgers Quietly Funds Struggling Pro Golfers Through Social Media Insider
Ryan French, known for running Monday Q Info with 179,000+ Twitter followers, has uncovered an interesting story about NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers quietly helping struggling golfers behind the scenes.
French discovered Rodgers' involvement when the quarterback joined a stream of the Scottsdale Open during Covid-19 in May 2020. Following this, Rodgers began messaging French directly about helping golfers in need.
"He wants to keep this on the down low," French revealed on the GOLF Subpar podcast. Rodgers would ask French about specific players needing assistance, then either send money through Venmo or make anonymous GoFundMe donations. His support has extended to French's foundation multiple times.
The NFL star, who maintains a low single-digit handicap, has demonstrated his golfing prowess in various events, including:
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- American Century Championship
- A televised match partnering with Bryson DeChambeau against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady
French's platform has become instrumental in supporting lesser-known golf professionals, sharing stories of Monday qualifiers, and exposing occasional cheating scandals. Most recently, he helped D-III golfer Andre Chi raise funds for the Valspar Championship after successfully Monday qualifying.
"My experience with him has been nothing but amazing," French said of Rodgers, highlighting how the quarterback's private generosity often contrasts with his public persona.
This partnership demonstrates how social media platforms can be used to support emerging talent in golf, with both high-profile athletes and everyday fans contributing to help struggling players pursue their dreams.