Member Services
Member Benefits - Amateur Status Reinstatement
An "amateur golfer" - as defined by the Rules of Golf - is one who
plays the game as a non-remunerative and non-profit-making sport and who does
not receive remuneration for teaching golf or for other activities because
of golf skill or reputation, except as provided in the Rules.
Except for the Massachusetts Open and U.S. Open, all MGA and USGA Championship events are open to amateur golfers only.
The MGA works in concert with the USGA in processing and examining the application of individuals seeking amateur status reinstatement.
Individuals looking to be reinstated as amateurs should contact the MGA directly
at 800-356-2201 or visit the USGA's official Amateur Status page at www.usga.org/rules/am_status
for more information.