Quote Originally Posted by AAA View Post
Personal Appearance

An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not use that skill or reputation to obtain payment, compensation, personal benefit or any financial gain, directly or indirectly, for a personal appearance.

http://www.usga.org/rules/rules-of-a...l#!definitions

there you have it
that's the rule , but what if the money is accepted? who will be the one telling you not to do it? The amateur golf police ,heheh
does that make him or her a pro after taking the money.