Name on golf bag | Golf Monthly

Rule 6 in the top download. Basically they can have their name on their bag but can't use their name to advertise or sell anything, which seems completely contradictory.

Advertising and Promotional Activities (Rule 6)
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation may:
1. Accept equipment free of charge from a manufacturer, provided no advertising is involved.
2. Have his name embossed on golf equipment and clothing. The golf equipment or clothing may bear only the name of the manufacturer of the equipment or clothing in addition to the name of the player.
3. As a member of a team, have the logo of a sponsor on his golf bag or clothing in addition to the name and/or emblem of the team.


An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not:
1. Use his name or identity to advertise or sell anything.
2. Display his own name, or if sponsored the sponsor’s name, on a motor car.
3. Accept payment or compensation for broadcasting, writing, or allowing his name to be used as author, on any material concerning golf unless he is actually the author and instruction in playing golf is not included.
4. Accept honorary membership, or membership at a reduced rate, as an inducement to play for a Golf Club.