VIDEO: A look at the USGA's amateur reinstatement process
10/18/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
What does the amateur reinstatement process look like? Allow the USGA to explain
Every so often, a player will come around whose situation sheds light on the USGA’s amateur-status reinstatement process. This year, PGA Tour player John Peterson, the former LSU standout who won an NCAA title in 2011, is that player. Now that Peterson, who finished fourth in the 2012 U.S. Open, has applied to become regain his amateur status, more golf fans are taking notice.
The reality is that amateur reinstatement is a fairly common occurrence. As Rob Ockenfuss, a member of the USGA Rules team, says in a short informational video created by the USGA, as many as 800 players seek reinstatement each year.
Among the 64 players who made match play at the U.S. Mid-Amateur last month, 31 were reinstated amateurs.
The USGA says it tries to make the reinstatement process as personal as possible. If you’ve ever wondered what that looks like, watch below:
The reality is that amateur reinstatement is a fairly common occurrence. As Rob Ockenfuss, a member of the USGA Rules team, says in a short informational video created by the USGA, as many as 800 players seek reinstatement each year.
Among the 64 players who made match play at the U.S. Mid-Amateur last month, 31 were reinstated amateurs.
The USGA says it tries to make the reinstatement process as personal as possible. If you’ve ever wondered what that looks like, watch below:
Most Popular Articles
2025 PGA TOUR Q-School Guide: Sites, Scores, and Who Advanced
Dec 5, 2025Second Stage is complete and Final Stage awaits at Sawgrass — follow every Q-School leaderboard and the players still chasing
2025 LPGA TOUR Q-Series: Final Qualifying Stage LIVE SCORING
Dec 4, 2025Full 2025 LPGA Q-School (Q-Series) schedule, results, and leaderboard updates
Australian Open at Royal Melbourne: Preview, amateur bios, and how to watch
Nov 30, 2025Rory McIlroy headlines one of the championship's top fields in years - at least four amateurs will have their chance at glory
Playing with the Stewart Golf Q Follow: Full Hands-Free Cart Review
Nov 18, 2025Can a hands-free electric cart actually improve your round? I put the Stewart Q Follow to the test over 9 holes to find out.
Luke Ringkamp Cruises to Rolex Tournament of Champions Title at TPC San Antonio
Nov 26, 2025One week after committing to Pepperdine, Luke Ringkamp won the Rolex Tournament of Champions by nine shots.Loading latest news...