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Colt Knost Seeks Amateur Status Amidst Controversy

10/18/2025

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Colt Knost, a former PGA Tour pro, has applied to regain his amateur status.
He intends to compete in the U.S. Mid-Amateur and hopes to captain a future Walker Cup team.
Critics question his motives, arguing the move may be a publicity stunt.
The USGA's reinstatement review varies, with higher scrutiny for high-profile players like Knost, who last played professionally more than five years ago.

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Colt Knost, a former PGA Tour pro, has applied to regain his amateur status.
He intends to compete in the U.S. Mid-Amateur and hopes to captain a future Walker Cup team.
Critics question his motives, arguing the move may be a publicity stunt.
The USGA's reinstatement review varies, with higher scrutiny for high-profile players like Knost, who last played professionally more than five years ago.