[bestgenpower]

I recently saw on Facebook that a local golf shop is advertising an appearance at their store by Beau Hossler, the 17 year old amateur who did well at this year's US Open. I don't want to be "that guy" and a know-it-all, but is an amateur golfer allowed to make appearances without losing his/her amateur status? Just wondering if anyone knows what the rules are. I always thought amateurs are not allowed to receive direct or indirect gains without losing their status. Obviously I am not trying to start trouble for the poor kid, but was just curious.