GolfN welcomes 2-time PGA TOUR winner Emiliano Grillo

GolfN, the world’s first golf-to-earn digital caddie app, is excited to announce its first brand ambassador, PGA Tour star Emiliano Grillo. 

Together, GolfN and Grillo will drive global awareness to golf’s first-ever play-to-earn app, enabling golfers of all abilities around the world to earn rewards by playing the game they love.

Grillo, from Argentina, is a current PGA Tour member who was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2015-16. He is a two-time champion on the PGA Tour, winning the 2015 Frys.com Open and 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge on the PGA Tour, and has over $20 million in lifetime earnings. 

Grillo is beginning his ambassadorship with GolfN during this week's PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass March 14-17, where he will be showcasing the GolfN logo while competing on the course to one of pro golf’s largest audiences.

The GolfN app is scheduled to launch in an open beta this spring. Grillo has been advising and testing the app during his practice rounds, providing the development team valuable feedback as it prepares to release its open beta in the Apple app store and Google Play store this spring.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Emiliano to the GolfN family,” said Jared Phillips, CEO of GolfN. 

“From our very first conversations, his excitement for our vision stood out like no one else’s—he’s genuinely passionate about our all-new model designed to make golf more rewarding for players of all skill levels worldwide. Emiliano has been deeply involved, offering invaluable feedback and recommendations to ensure the app delivers a world-class experience from tee to green. He has already proven to be an integral part of the team. With GolfN set to reach golfers across the globe, Emiliano’s influence will be key in taking us to every corner of the world. It’s going to be an incredible year.”

“When that first reward from GolfN arrives at your door, it’s going to be a moment that really hits home,” said Grillo. “It’s a tangible way to see that your passion for golf is being recognized and rewarded. This is going to be a game-changer for golfers worldwide, and I’m thrilled to be part of this journey.”

GolfN has spent nearly 18 months in development. It completed a $1.3 million pre-seed round in 2024 and has acquired over 1,000 holders of its Genesis digital collectible collection. These collectibles will feature in-app utility for their holders that can be used to boost in-app rewards. The GolfN Pro Shop features items from leading golf brands and seamlessly accepts payments in both credit cards and digital currencies.

GolfN has already rewarded its community with over $50,000 in prizes. Their biggest prize to date is currently up for grabs: The Golf Adventure of a Lifetime sweepstakes to Northern Ireland, featuring 9 days and 7 rounds capped by a round at 2025 Open Championship host Royal Portrush.

The signing of Grillo just before the launch of the app’s Open Beta will springboard attention to GolfN’s model, which is poised to make the game more engaging than ever before for golfers around the world.

Learn more and sign up for the interest list at GolfN.com.

For inquiries, please contact: 

Brandon Tucker

Communications Director, GolfN

brandon@golfn.com