My thoughts on the changes.
Before the change I was in the same tier as Bollox. After the change I still am.
Before the change I had (IMO) the best equipment money can buy. After the change I still do, although I do find it mind boggling I am not able to purchase equipment I have be using since the day it first became available.
Before the change there was no detriment to me for not finishing a game. After the change no detriment. As stated I don't need anything unlocked.
So for the life of me, as big as this was hyped it's made zero difference. Faster greens which I will soon adjust. My biggest disappointment was this line in the news "There won't be any changes to the golf equipment that you already have in your WGT bag," Which is purposely vague as to imply and fool more than just me into believing there would be new equipment opposed to the same old stuff merely locked.
Lastly the main reason I quit playing MMORPG's is leveling became drearily boring. You've managed to introduce it.