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Under the rules of Golf and amateur status of the R and A, the maximum an amateur can win is £250. Under the rules of golf and amateur status of the USGA the maximum an amateur can win is $500. If an amateur accepts a prize of greater than this they forfeit their amateur status, and are therefore by definition a professional golfer.
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How do you become an amateur golfer?
If you play golf, you will be classed as an amateur golfer. Unless you turn professional you will be an amateur golfer.
Amateur golf status?
Amateur status is defined by the USGA and R and A as simply not a professional golfer. The maximum amount of money an amateur can win is £250 / $500. If an amateur accepts a prize of greater than this they are deemed to have broken the rules of amateur status and therefore become a professional golfer.
Does an amateur golfer collect money if he wins it at the PGA Masters?
An amateur can only win $500 or £250, anything over this they aren't allowed to collect it.
Does an amateur golfer win prize money E.g. The amateur that came joint fifth at the british open?
Doesn't get a bean. Amateurs do not get any prize money.
Can a amateur golfer have a caddy who is a pro golfer?
Of course! if he wants to do it, he can, no matter if he's a pro or not.
What is considered amateur status on golfs nationwide tour?
Amateur status is where a Golfer is not a professional Golfer. On the nationwide tour it would be considered as the player can win the event and trophy and the exemptions that go with it but they cannot take the prize money, as this is against the rules of amateur status. As the Nationwide tour is a professional tour there are no amateur members but some amateurs get asked to play the events in sponsors exemptions.
What is the average handicap of an amateur golfer?
around 36
How much does an amateur win in a professional comp?
Nothing.
What amateur golfer has the most holes in one?
Bobby Jones
Has a amateur golfer ever won a major championship?
Yes
Can a pro golfer play amateur events?
Only if he resigns from PGA and after 2 years he is considered to be an amateur
What is the average drive of an amateur golfer?
For this Armature its about 90 yards A competitive good scratch Golfer will be in the low 220s
