backwoodsman
Tour Winner
C&P from the FAQ section of the R&A:
Q. May an amateur golfer win money?
A. No An amateur golfer cannot accept nor may he play for prize money. If a cash prize is offered such a prize would involve the forfeiture of Amateur Status of all those playing in the competition.
Hmm. Interesting. I never really appreciated that the prohibition is wider than just winning cash but that it includes <u>playing for</u> cash. ie that if you enter the comp you're "guilty" even if you don't actually win anything