What does the Rules of Amateur Status say about playing for money?

Anyone paid to play is not an amateur.

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  1. Only caddies may be paid
  2. Anyone paid to play is not an amateur ✔
  3. Amateurs may play for cash prizes freely

Why: Players who receive payment or play for money lose amateur status.

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Answer: Anyone paid to play is not an amateur. Players who receive payment or play for money lose amateur status.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    played golf for money, is not considered an amateur
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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