I don't really know what all the moaning is about. I create 'tier specific' tournaments at my club (Yorkshire County) and everyone knows and sticks to the rules about playing them (which I police) If a member cheats they get one warning and then they're removed. In that way, players of similar skills levels are able to compete against their peers and win something.
I have two simple rules; play regularly and play fair. (see my homepage for details) and anyone not sticking with it is removed. And no, I don't have a problem with losing people. I'm at the 250 max membership and have had to create a waiting list - so clearly the message gets round.
Yes it would be nice for WGT to offer prizes occasionally, but hey, compared to buying x-box games et al, it's not that expensive. (Although ball prices is a different matter I think)
I keep 10 open and 10 premium tournaments in play constantly and everyone seems happy; membership numbers speak for themselves.
Organising inter-club tournaments isn't a problem either; we've had three thus far with no problems.
You just have to be prepared to work at it guys!
andyaellis