I'm showing amateur status at level 50. other people show pro status at a lower level. How can that be
Tier and level are different things here, not related to each other. Look into the FAQs ==>
Your high level comes from many CTTH rounds apparently. Play some more strokeplay to get a better average and a tier promotion.
Do you have to buy a bag with your own money to start playing??/
Not at all.
Start with the stuff you havev received when you signed in - have fun!
(I consider this 400 crs bag useless and ugly)