Rules of Amateur Status
Significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status
- Hole-in-one prizes made while playing golf in a competition may exceed the prize limit.
- Amateur golfers may accept reasonable expenses to golf competitions. These expenses must be approved by and paid through the player’s state or regional golf association.
- Most periods awaiting reinstatement will be shorter.
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rev. 4/2008
Amateur Status
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Amateur Reinstatement Request
An application for reinstatement to amateur status must be completed in duplicate before the USGA will consider you for reinstatement. Once the applications are completed, they must first be sent to the state or regional golf association in your area for review, and they will provide a recommendation and forward the applications to the USGA for processing. This process can take anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks.
The routine probation period a person must wait before reinstatement to amateur status is granted is either one or two years, depending on the total length of time as a non-amateur. However, this probation period may be longer if an applicant has played extensively for prize money. The waiting period is retroactive, and begins from the date the applicant last acted contrary to the Rules of Amateur Status. The application and processing fee for reinstatement is $125.
If you are requesting an application for Amateur Status, please fill out the information below and the GCGA office will mail out the necessary information to you. If you have further questions or concerns, contact the GCGA office at 513.522.4444.
4/2008