Both sh*t happens. Discons have been around long time and seem to be increasing since a year or so. IMHO, WGT's servers are too sensible to short interruptions, but that's just an opinion and nobody takes responsibility, I'm afraid.
Distance variation may be a part of the game and is often said to be heightened by involuntary club changes. Difficult to spot, so it only helps to eagerly follow a thorough pre-shot routine.
Some say that the shots have become less reliable since yesterday's update. I can't tell yet.
Edit: Didn't check your status and clubs. Adding to Michel's remark below, the Starter clubs are not very constant, and their lengths are varying significantly on slopes (mainly upslopes).
Enjoy the game!!