OK.......I haven't been on WGT all that long.....3+ months. I just reached TOUR MASTER today. It was a lot of hard work........time, effort, cost of a LOT of balls, etc. Well, all of you know that's what it takes. I played many, many CC Tournaments as well as many "ranked rounds" on my own, but, few "matches" vs. other members.
BUT, did you know? That, if you play "match games" & "alt. shot games" with other members - especially if you WIN those over members who are at a higher tier than you are, you will advance MUCH more quickly, than if you play alone.
A month ago, I read about a guy here in the Forum who was a "Master". But, because, he defeated (16) Legends in "match" play - WGT elevated him to the "Legend Tier". He was very surprised, as was I. So, he leaped completely over the "Tour Master" tier.
Nowhere on WGT's web site - not in the FAQs will you read anything that discusses the various ways that will help you get to a higher tier.....faster.
And, one of my WGT friends just recently made "Tour Master", but, he never play a single "ranked round" as a Master. He played a TON of "matches", so, WGT gave him bonus points, which helped him avoid having to play the normal (40) minimum "ranked rounds" to get from the "Master" Tier to the "Tour Master" tier.
It's my understanding, that this method of play - "match play & alt. shot" will help EVERY member of any tier advance more quickly.
Good Luck to your All.