I don't see the harm in playing higher tiers,as a few people have already said majority of us did the same thing,when trying to advance up the tiers.
Suppose i'd better tell a CC friend,who i've played with since he was an amateur and is currently a Tour Pro because i passed on my knowledge of the game with club selection and advice on upgrading his clubs,plus tips i aquired from higher tier players that now i'm a Legend i will not be able to pay with him anymore as he's beneath me,pfft what a load of tosh!!
RUSSELL