In response to WGT player feedback about sandbagging
(misrepresenting one’s true ability to gain advantage by playing at a lower
tier from closer tee boxes), WGT is now using more than just ranked stroke play
scores to determine each player’s average score and appropriate tier
ranking.
For obvious reasons, WGT is not sharing exact details of these
changes, but they include factoring in scores from players who perform well in
tournaments and challenge games for credits.
We still encourage
the community’s feedback on Sandbagging, but believe this is an important step
to reducing the practice and keeping the game fair.