Everyone talks about the glamorous leap from amateur to professional, but hardly anyone mentions going the other way. After all, why would a pro golfer step back into the amateur world, where there’s no prize money and barely any media attention? However, surprisingly, it makes sense.

After years on the pro circuit, the constant pressure can wear you down. Returning to amateur status offers a quieter, more enjoyable way to keep playing the game you love, even after retirement. That’s why many pros have chosen this path. It’s not an instant switch, though.

Getting your amateur card can take six months or more and costs around $200. Most recently, Colt Knost applied for his, and while it’s still pending, he joins a list of retired pros who’ve rediscovered the game through the amateur circu

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