SextonBW: Have pity on me :)
I have.
Playing as a Master with only level 31 makes a difference for sure. (*) You may speed it up for some money (hint: level boosts up to level 64), otherwise it may be a long grind to level 59 where the first REAL Master clubs are waiting: G25s.
I wish you the best of luck and fun!
(*) probably caused by the tier overhaul in 2012