Definitions
All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section.
6-1. General
Except as provided in the Rules, an amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to promote, advertise or sell anything or for any financial gain.
6-2. Lending Name or Likeness
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to obtain payment, compensation, personal benefit or any financial gain, directly or indirectly, for allowing his name or likeness to be used for the advertisement or sale of anything.
Note: An amateur golfer may accept equipment from anyone dealing in such equipment provided no advertising is involved.
6-3. Personal Appearance
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to obtain payment, compensation, personal benefit or any financial gain, directly or indirectly, for a personal appearance, except that reasonable expenses actually incurred may be received if no golf competition or exhibition is involved.
6-4. Broadcasting and Writing
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to obtain payment, compensation, personal benefit or any financial gain, directly or indirectly, for broadcasting concerning golf, a golf event or golf events, writing golf articles or books, or allowing his name to be advertised or published as the author of golf articles or books of which he is not actually the author.
Exceptions:
1. An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation may receive payment or compensation for broadcasting or writing as part of his primary occupation or career, provided instruction is not included (Rule 5).
2. An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation may receive payment or compensation for part-time broadcasting or writing, provided:
(a) the player is actually the author of the commentary, articles or books;
(b) instruction is not included; and
(c) the payment or compensation does not have the purpose or effect, directly or indirectly, of financing participation in a golf competition.
6-5. Membership and Privileges
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not accept membership or privileges in a club or at a course without full payment for the class of membership involved when such membership or privileges are offered because of the player's golf skill or reputation.
Exception: Membership or privileges may be accepted by an amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation when they have been awarded (1) as purely and deservedly honorary, (2) in recognition of an outstanding performance, (3) without any time limit and (4) at no charge to anyone.
6-6. Scholarships
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to gain the benefits of a scholarship or grant-in-aid other than in accord with the regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics, the National Junior College Athletic Association or other similar organizations governing athletes at academic institutions.
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