What is the difference between Amateur and Professional golfers?

Answer 1

Amateur golfers have handicaps, professionals do not.

Amateur golfers can only win prizes with a retail value of (£250/$500), professional golfers have no limit on their winnings.

Amateur golfers may wear shorts in tournaments, professional golfers cannot.

Players in PGA tournaments in the US must attend a school to become tour-qualified, and must be members of the PGA or associated world Golf organizations. The tournament agreement stipulates a player's behavior, adherence to the rules, and disposition of their rights for Broadcast Television appearances.

Answer 2

Amateurs are competing in competions to try to go pro that is the difference.

Answer 3

Amateur status means a level up from Beginner status. Pro status means the person is an expert at what they are trying to complete, as well as being able to complete each task perfectly.