Expert: Skip Ward - 5/17/2007

Question
I have an established career in the engineering business. A few years ago I got certified as a golf Teaching professional. (Not the PGA but another teaching organization) I did this for fun but unfortunately it affected my amature status because I was getting paid to teach people part time on my time off from my regular job. By all means this has not been an attempt at a career move. I don't play enough golf and I don't teach any more and I don't even consider myself a golf pro due to my real 9-5 day job. Is there anything that I can do to regain my amature status and be allowed to play in amatuer events?

Answer
Dear Tom, thanks for the question.  There is indeed a way to regain your amateur status.  I've attached a link that explains the process.  Not a problem at all, just may take a little time.  Good luck, thanks again, and remember...

Love the game,
skipper

http://www.usga.org/questions/faqs/amstat_faq.html#10