Amateur Status
Definition and Purpose
The Amateur Status Committee of the Royal Canadian Golf Association defines an amateur as someone 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.
The purpose and spirit of the rules is to keep the amateur game as free as possible from the abuses which may follow from uncontrolled sponsorship and financial incentive and to safeguard the rules of play and handicapping so that golf can be fully enjoyed by all amateur golfers.
Complete information on the Amateur Status rules, guidelines, policies and reinstatement process can be found at Golf Canada Amateur Status.
