that is true. Kinda frustrating for say an amature to enter a club tournament when they are playing against masters and pros. Would think this would also help newer players in clubs to play more knowing they may have a chance at a trophy to hang on thier wall or receive a credit payout, and would be more active in the club and WGT as a whole.
The way I've set up tournaments like this is to create 2 of the exact same and post in the description that this is for X-tier and below and the 2nd for all members. This way doesnt discriminate against players who have paid thier dues and have become masters and also gives an amature a chance, if they wish, to compete against the bigger sticks in the club. I havent had much of a problem with this as it is an honor system. I can see though where the "honor system" could be abused for personal gain.