http://www.usga.org/rules/rules-of-amateur-status.html#!rule-07 false Rule 7 - Other Conduct Incompatible with Amateurism Rule 7 - Other Conduct Incompatible with Amateurism 7-1. Conduct Detrimental to Amateurism An amateur golfer must not act in a manner that is detrimental to the best interests of the amateur game. 7-2. Conduct Contrary to the Purpose of the Rules An amateur golfer must not take any action, including actions relating to golf gambling, that is contrary to the purpose and spirit of the Rules. (Policy on Gambling - see Appendix.)