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24 Oct '11, 11am

New Rules of Amateur Status: Amateur golfers will be allowed to play for unlimited hole-in-one prizes u... GUI News

New Rules of Amateur Status: Amateur golfers will be allowed to play for unlimited hole-in-one prizes u... GUI News

Amateur golfers will be allowed to play for unlimited hole-in-one prizes under revisions to the Rules of Amateur Status announced today by The R&A. Until now, prizes for holing a tee shot in amateur golf have been subject to the same restrictions as other competitions, including longest drive and nearest the hole. However, a Rule change which acknowledges the special nature of a hole-in-one during a round of golf means that restrictions on the prizes offered have been lifted. The new Rules of Amateur Status, supported by Rolex, also include changes for elite amateur golfers aimed at easing the difficult transition from amateur to professional golfer. It follows a far-reaching four-year review of amateurism in golf, which even questioned the need for a set of rules, and has resulted in the first-ever uniform, worldwide code for Amateur Status. Announcing the changes effecti...

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