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The new Rules were informed by golfer and golf industry feedback as part of a comprehensive review, to ensure they continue to reflect how the modern game is played by millions of golfers around the world.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>This review, along with the global feedback received when the proposals were publicly shared earlier this year, reaffirmed amateur golf\u2019s important position in the game and the value in maintaining amateur status Rules.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>The result is a set of Rules that removes many of the restrictions that previously applied to amateur golfers, while ensuring that the integrity of the game is protected by limiting the form and value of the prizes an amateur golfer can accept.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>As part of the modernisation effort, the new Rules identify only the following acts that will result in a golfer losing their amateur status:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Accepting a prize with a value exceeding the prize limit (\u00a3700\/$1000) or accepting prize money in a handicap competition.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Playing as a professional.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Accepting payment for giving instruction (although all current exceptions still apply, such as coaching at educational institutions and assisting with approved programmes).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Accepting employment as a golf club professional or membership of an association of professional golfers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>To achieve this simplified approach, the following key changes have been introduced:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Distinguishing between scratch and handicap competitions in terms of the prizes that may be accepted.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>The prize rule applies only to tee-to-hole competitions played on a golf course or a simulator but no longer apply to long-drive, putting and skills competitions that are not played as part of a tee-to-hole competition.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>Eliminating all advertising, expense-related and sponsorship restrictions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>The new opportunities provided by lifting sponsorship restrictions and the ability to accept prize money up to the increased limit of \u00a3700 or $1000 in scratch-only competitions will be of significant benefit to elite amateur golfers looking for ways to fund golf-related expenses.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Grant Moir, Director of Rules at The R&A, said, \u201cWe are delighted to be rolling out the modernised Rules of Amateur Status today. These Rules play an important role in protecting the integrity of our self-regulating sport but the code must evolve to meet the needs of the modern game. This is particularly important for modern elite amateur golf, where many of the players need financial<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>support to compete and develop to their full potential. The new Rules give them this opportunity and will help to make the game even more inclusive.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u201cGolf is unique in its broad appeal to both recreational and competitive golfers,\u201d said Craig Winter, USGA Senior Director, Rules of Golf and Amateur Status. \u201cThis was emphasised in the feedback we received earlier this year and we believe these updates will help simplify these Rules and ensure the long-term health of the amateur game not only to those who compete at the highest level of amateur golf but for the millions of golfers at every age and skill level who enjoy competitive events at their home courses.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>The new Rules are accompanied by guidance notes, an overview document and explanations that detail the rationale for why changes have been made and, in some instances, why they have stayed the same. 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