Yes, they do. A major championship win carries a 5 year exemption on the PGA Tour, and the player may accept this. However, due to the huge amounts of money earned on the PGA Tour they will most likely turn pro, as amateurs can not collect winnings.
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A total of 57 golfers have won a professional major championship more than once. Here are the numbers for each major: 15 Masters 24 British 21 U.S. Open 18 PGA Championship Obviously, some have done it in more than one (think Tiger, Jack, Arnie, etc.) Jack Nicklaus wins the most majors - 18 wins during his carrier. Tiger Woods second on the list - 14 major wins up to date Walter Hagen with 11 major wins
No, when an amateur accepts an invitation to a tour event they forgo all official money.
Mike Wins the Championship - 1914 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
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The cast of Mike Wins the Championship - 1914 includes: Ernie Westo as Mike Murphy
18 amateur wins, 68 PGA Tour wins, 36 European Tour wins, one Asian Tour win, two Japan Golf Tour wins, and 14 Major Championships
Randy Orton wins by disqualification and retains.
As of 23rd August 2009 he has won 14 major championships.
76ers?
Yes, an amateur would win the Claret Jug if he won the Open Champoinship. However, he would not win the prize money, as that would contavene his amateur status
No. Amateurs can participate by Invitation of course, but cannot get paid any amount. Think about it. There not pro yet, so they are not on that pay level. The payday IS playing at a Major.