The last days of the true amateur

If amateur golf was long held up as golf in its purest form, the reality has become more complicated. In addition to free clubs and other advantages, top amateurs now stand to profit from their name and image, making the line between amateur and pro golf fuzzier than ever. Keely Levins explores the shifting landscape of amateur golf, and wonders if something is being lost as a once noble segment of the game adjusts to the modern era.

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The best golf stories have multiple layers to them. In each episode, Local Knowledge dives deep into a subject golfers want to know about, whether it’s about the game they play, the competition at the highest level, or the surprising ways golf factors into larger conversations throughout society. Hosts Alex Myers, Keely Levins, Shane Ryan and Sam Weinman weave together original interviews, Golf Digest reporting, and additional elements to tell the type of compelling stories that have been a Golf Digest staple for decades.