Reaction: USGA's decision to end U.S. Publinx

• By Golf Channel Digital
• Feb 11, 2013 12:05 PM ET

The men’s and women’s U.S. Amateur Public Links will not be played after 2014, and our team of GolfChannel.com writers have already weighed in on the decision.

Now, a few prominent pros and amateurs have taken to Twitter to voice their opinion.

Check it out below:

Ok, so lemme get this straight, you're adding 4 ball(cool) but getting rid of the championship for which your organization stands. #publinks

— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) February 11, 2013

BREAKING: USGA to "retire" US AM comp in favor of husband/wife "nine & dine". Winner receives 2 for 1 Waffle House passes Masters week. LOL.

— Arron Oberholser (@ArronOberholser) February 11, 2013

@usga makes another bad decision by getting rid of the US Pub Links. Keep it going guys. See what else you can ruin.

— Brendan Steele (@Brendan_Steele) February 11, 2013

The Pub Links made no sense in today's world. Served its purpose decades ago, then became controversial as to who can play.

— Blake Biddle (@Blake_Biddle) February 11, 2013

Really sorry to hear that the public links will be cancelled in 2014.It's a great tournament for game. Very surprised. Replaced by 4ball?

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) February 11, 2013

Usga dumps the Publinx. I hope every public course golfers stops joining the usga. How many guys grew up on public courses on USGA board?

— noah zelnik (@noahzelnik) February 11, 2013

@usga congrats. You guys are on fire. First the anchored putter. Now the Publinx. What next? When are you guys building the USGA Private CC?

— noah zelnik (@noahzelnik) February 11, 2013

Sad to see USAPL go away. I grew up playing on public courses and playing the event and thought it was a great championship. #4ball?

— Scott Langley (@Scott_Langley) February 11, 2013