The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) have drawn up a series of proposals for the amateur game that could allow golfers to agree sponsorship deals without restrictions
R&A, USGA seek to open up sponsorship for amateur golfers
Joe Long lifts the trophy after winning the R&A's 2020 Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale (by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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