Do the merchandise awards affect a players amateur status?
No. The merchandise awards do not effect your amateur status, nor your high school or college eligibility because they are not awarded to you until after you graduate from high school. We have cleared all of this with all respective organizations (PNGA and USGA); they are in full support. As of 10/21/05, the merchandise award provisions through the Junior Golf Tour are in compliance with WIAA eligibility rules.