Just a thought for you here. When I first began....Dec. 31st, 2011 (just over 3 mos. ago)....I was a HACK as well. I had "starter equipment & balls".....did OK, but, play was difficult. After about 60 days (a few of my WGT friends "gifted" me a great driver, some better irons and some upgraded balls (Callaway)....WOW, my game improved BIG TIME. And yesterda......day #105 since joining WGT....I achieved "Master Tier". And every time you achieve a lower tier....WGT re-sets your "average"....mine was 66.9 as a Tour Pro...but, it was re-set to 72.0 when I made "Master". Hope this helps....Good Luck!