i am one of those using equipment that i am now barred from purchasing.. i discovered right away that to be competive i needed a better driver and putter and at that time the only restriction placed upon me was that for some of the clubs you had to be a master. everything else depended on your wallet and commen sense. alot of the harping and carping i see in the forums indicate to me that the pro shop should be open to the requirements of personal wealth and intelligence; not everyone can be a master, legend, or what ever other title you may be given.....tiers, levels hogwash, give me a competent handicap guide to go by and every golfer for himself; i also think that for those who must be an elitist mentality and require special treatment (warrented or not), this is where a country club could fulfill all their wishes and fantasies, as they do in real life.....my 2 cents.....