Over the course of a season, the MGA receives a number of calls from clubs and leagues seeking clarification and guidance on the USGA Rules of Amateur Status

Guide to courses and amateur tournaments. Includes news, schedules, amateur results and player rankings system. Requires subscription.

Amateur Status. Q: How much money can I win in a competition before I lose my amateur status? A: You will lose your amateur status if you accept any amount of cash.

The purpose of the Amateur Status Rules is to maintain the distinction between amateur and professional golf and to ensure that amateur golf, which is larg

If you have additional questions concerning golfers receiving expenses, contact Bernie Loehr, Director, Amateur Status and Rules of Golf at the USGA at:

Amateur Status; Additional Entry Resources; Entrant Lookup; We all know there’s a lot to love about golf. There are many ways to get involved with the game.

Amateur Schedule of Carolinas; Future Championships; Knowing Your Amateur Status and Preparing for College Golf; USGA Rules of Amateur Status Handicapping

In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur

The USGA writes and maintains the Rules of Amateur Status along with the R&A Rules Limited. An amateur golfer, whether he plays competitively or recreationally, is

Rules of Golf. Since 1952 the Role of the R&A as a governing body has been to write, maintain and execute the Rules of Golf, Equipment, Amateur Status and Golfers