Colt Knost ‘s proposal to return to amateur status has sparked massive controversy. From backlashes to calling it out as a PR stunt , the golfing world has shown strong disapproval for the decision. From a legal and PGA Tour rule book standpoint, Knost’s return to the amateur circuit raises questions on fairness and optics. However, retired PGA Tour pro Smylie Kaufman has a more nuanced take on the matter.

Kaufman shared that he wasn’t against the pro-to-am transition. However, Colt appeared as a special case, given his PGA Tour run. He competed in 199 Tour events after joining it in 2009. He had 4 third-place finishes and 5 top-5 finishes. On whether Knost should receive the amateur card, Kaufman drew comparisons to himself to help understand the dynamic.

“You know, from my standp

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