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Should pros be reinstated as amateurs? One of the best amateurs has thoughts

Should pros be reinstated as amateurs? Trip Kuehne, one of the best amateurs, shared his thoughts on GOLF’s Subpar podcast.

By Josh Schrock · Golf

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:07 AM

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Trip Kuehne shared his perspective on whether professional golfers should regain amateur status.
Kuehne suggested players who never reached the major tours should easily regain amateur standing.
He proposed establishing eligibility limits based on career starts, suggesting a cap around 50 to 75 starts.

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Top amateur golfer Trip Kuehne shared his thoughts on whether professional golfers should be allowed to regain amateur status during an appearance on GOLF's "Subpar" podcast. Comparing the situation to minor league baseball, Kuehne suggested that players who never reached the highest level should be allowed to reclaim their amateur status.

For former PGA Tour players, Kuehne proposed evaluating eligibility based on career starts or retirement vesting rather than a hard ban. He noted that players who spent years on satellite tours are exceptionally difficult to beat, suggesting a cap somewhere between 50 and 75 professional starts.

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