Definitions
All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section.
8-1. Decision of a Breach
Whenever information of a possible act contrary to the Definition of an amateur golfer by a player claiming to be an amateur shall come to the attention of the United States Golf Association, the staff shall investigate to the extent it believes to be appropriate. If ample precedent exists, the staff is authorized by the Amateur Status and Conduct Committee to make decisions on acts contrary to the Definition of an amateur golfer. If ample precedent does not exist, the staff shall complete its investigation of the relevant facts and submit the results of its investigation, with or without a recommended resolution, to the Amateur Status and Conduct Committee.
A player dissatisfied with a decision with respect to his amateur status may follow the procedures set forth in Rule 1-3.
During the appeal process to either the Amateur Status and Conduct Committee or the Executive Committee, the player must abide by the terms of the last decision made.
8-2. Enforcement
Upon a final decision of the Amateur Status and Conduct Committee or the Executive Committee that a player has acted contrary to the Definition of an amateur golfer, the Committee may require the player to refrain or desist from specified actions as a condition of retaining his amateur status or declare the amateur status of the player forfeited. The USGA must notify the player, if possible, and may notify any interested golf association of any action taken under this paragraph.
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