Starting over is common in sports, but a former PGA Tour pro seeking amateur reinstatement is rare. Former PGA Tour professional and current CBS Sports analyst Colt Knost has sparked widespread debate after revealing that he has applied to regain his amateur status. The former U.S. Amateur champion made the announcement on his Golf’s Subpar podcast earlier this week, setting off a wave of criticism from fans and fellow golf followers online.

While Knost made his announcement a few days ago, stating “I have applied to get my amateur status back,” it was a recent post from Sean Martin on X, the content head of the PGA Tour, that stirred up the heat on Knost’s decision. “ @ColtKnost announced today that he’s seeking to become a reinstated amateur. This could lead to a most circuito

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