Colt Knost retired from professional golf in 2020. But, 5 years later, he is back in the golfing scene, arousing drama and debate among fans and analysts alike. That comes from his decision to return to the amateur circuit. While he shared public complaints about the mid-am events as a reason for his reinstatement, the timing of this decision has compelled golf insiders to believe this is a PR stunt more than anything.

The retired pro played in the professional circuit for around 12 years, with his last appearance coming in 2020. With 5 years already down the line, Knost will likely only have to wait another year or two before regaining amateur status. But Brendan Porath, from the Fried Egg Golf podcast, believes Knost’s motivation for the application was to create buzz and hype, clearly

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