Who would join in for an entry fee of $60?
Nah, they join on the promise of a freebie and on the hope to proceed without charge.
Alas, this is capitalism and the internet isn't all free any more. Ventures grow to deliver online services and they want some revenue. They deserve it, don't they?
We all struggled at a point, asking "must I?" and it's difficult and painful to stay with a firm "No".
Courteney and many others decided to pay with their time, doing the vids and surveys. I decided to spend a few bucks for my pleasure.
As an easy start, take 800 credits, get a 3WD (perhaps the level 47 Rapture) and two Ping wedges.
I promise you more fun in the game, and I hope you'll be prepared when bigger challenges come up (Master tier, fun and tees).