rbshapero:You buy your score here, period!!
Very true, as with all "free" browser games you can only become one of the best by buying.
I think however there is a way to have fun and become very competitive without spending money.
First of all, playing expensive balls with starter clubs..... I can't imagine a bigger waste of credits.
Second: gather credits, not by surveys but the other offers and videos, and sit on 'm while you play and gather experience points. The good clubs are available from level 83. Until you reach that level I wouldn't buy much if I were you.
I as well am/was looking for that way to have fun and become competitive without spending money and I think I found it. If interested you can read more on that here.
R.