Joe Cruz  › Early Bird Open 2016   April 8, 2016 at 7:16pm

Anyone want to bump up to open and play for cash money?

Trevor Murphy   April 8, 2016 at 12:12pm

Please be advised that by doing so you will lose your Amateur Status with the PDGA.

Joe Cruz   April 8, 2016 at 12:15pm

I know, I can still play amateur in any tournament except for NT's as long as my rating is below 970.

Trevor Murphy   April 8, 2016 at 12:15pm

http://www.pdga.com/divisions

Joe Cruz   April 8, 2016 at 12:17pm

If I accept cash in a Professional division (singles, doubles, team, etc), can I still compete as an Amateur due to my low player rating? Yes and No. You may compete in amateur divisions at A, B, and C Tier events if your player rating falls within the guidelines: http://www.pdga.com/documents/divis ... more

Joe Cruz   April 8, 2016 at 12:19pm

Obviously if someone wanted to play AM Worlds or USDGC they wouldn't play open for cash.

Trevor Murphy   April 8, 2016 at 12:21pm

Just letting you know. Wasn't sure if you were aware or wanted to do that down the line. I have no issue with you moving to Open. Just wanted to make sure you knew that.

Joe Cruz   April 8, 2016 at 12:30pm

If people just want to play for plastic I'm cool with that. I was just checking since there is only 1 "open" rated player signed up.

Trevor Murphy   April 8, 2016 at 12:33pm

Totally cool and I didn't mean to sound abrasive. I just wanted you to know in the event you did want to play USDGC or AM Worlds in the future. I just saw a friend go back and forth and is now stuck as Pro since he went back and forth. You can requisition for AM Status.. but if you do it to many times they lock you in as Pro for 5yrs.