Overview

• The former PGA Tour pro disclosed on his Golf’s Subpar podcast that he has applied to regain amateur status after USGA staffer Scott Langley sent him the application link.
• The USGA review is pending, and Knost has not been reinstated, with critics questioning fairness for career amateurs and the Mid-Am path that carries a Masters invitation.
• Online reaction has been sharp, with some pointing to Knost’s tour résumé and earnings as a competitive edge, while others cite recent Mid-Am fields where many late-stage contenders were reinstated pros.
• Knost says he does not plan a heavy amateur schedule and emphasizes multiple broadcasting roles, adding that his goal is tied to future Walker Cup leadership rather than chasing amateur titles.
• Billy Horschel publicly endorsed Knost’s captaincy aspiration on X, and separate commentary notes Knost’s last PGA Tour start in 2020, which could position him for eligibility if his application is approved.