Colt Knost ’s recent announcement, “I have applied to get my amateur status back,” has been the talk of the town nearly all week. And not in a good way. When the former PGA Tour pro and CBS Sports analyst revealed that he’s officially applied to regain his amateur status, it had everyone in splits . Many called it ridiculous and unfair to the existing mid-ams, but amidst all the backlash Knost is receiving for his decision, one notable voice has stepped up in his defense.

When Colt Knost explained why he’s heading toward this decision, he mentioned that he “would like to one day lead the United States Walker Cup team if at all possible,” on Gracy & The Sleeze podcast. That is his biggest motivation to turn towards this path, contrary to what most people are assuming about him. He repre

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