WTF is "cast?" I wasn't talking about stocks. It doesn't matter what percentage of income comes from Trap to be an amateur. It matters whether one is paid.
Pro, as opposed to amateur. If everyone is an amateur, then just call the association the "American Trapshooting Association" and drop the "Amateur" business.
From the USGA site:
"The USGA writes and maintains the Rules of Amateur Status along with the R&A Rules Limited. An "amateur golfer" is one who plays the game as a non-remunerative and non-profit-making sport and who does not receive remuneration for teaching golf or for other activities because of golf skill or reputation, except as provided in the Rules."
One can't be an amateur and join the PGA.
From the USGA Rules:
1-1. General
An amateur golfer must play the game and conduct himself in accordance with the Rules.
1-2. Amateur Status
Amateur Status is a universal condition of eligibility for playing in golf competitions as an amateur golfer. A person who acts contrary to the Rules may forfeit his status as an amateur golfer and as a result will be ineligible to play in amateur competitions.
1-3. Purpose and Spirit of the Rules
The purpose and spirit of the Rules is to maintain the distinction between amateur golf and professional golf and to keep the amateur game as free as possible from the abuses that may follow from uncontrolled sponsorship and financial incentive. It is considered necessary to safeguard amateur golf, which is largely self-regulating with regard to the Rules of play and handicapping, so that it can be fully enjoyed by all amateur golfers.
1-4. Doubt as to Rules
A person who wishes to be an amateur golfer and who is in doubt as to whether taking a proposed course of action is permitted under the Rules should consult the USGA.
An organizer or sponsor of an amateur golf competition or a competition involving amateur golfers who is in doubt as to whether a proposal is in accordance with the Rules should consult the USGA.
2-1. General
Except as provided in the Rules, an amateur golfer must not take any action for the purpose of becoming a professional golfer and must not identify himself as a professional golfer.
Note 1: Actions by an amateur golfer for the purpose of becoming a professional golfer include, but are not limited to:
(a) accepting the position of a professional golfer;
(b) receiving services or payment, directly or indirectly, from a professional agent;
(c) entering into a written or oral agreement, directly or indirectly, with a professional agent or sponsor; and
(d) agreeing to accept payment or compensation, directly or indirectly, for allowing his name or likeness as a player of golf skill or reputation to be used for any commercial purpose.
Note 2: An amateur golfer may inquire as to his likely prospects as a professional golfer, including applying unsuccessfully for the position of a professional golfer, and he may work in a professional's shop and receive payment or compensation, provided he does not infringe the Rules in any other way.
2-2. Membership in Professional Golfers' Organizations
a. Professional Golfers' Association
An amateur golfer must not hold or retain membership in any Professional Golfers' Association.
b. Professional Tours
An amateur golfer must not hold or retain membership in a Professional Tour limited exclusively to professional golfers.
Note: If an amateur golfer must compete in one or more qualifying competitions in order to be eligible for membership in a Professional Tour, he may enter and play in such qualifying competitions without forfeiting his Amateur Status, provided that, in advance of play and in writing, he waives his right to any prize money in the competition.