Hey Kevap,
No need to get snarly on here my friend. You submitted a post, Lobwedge gave what I thought was a reasonable response - and polite into the bargain. So why jump down the guys throat and call him a moron ???????????? Really - just not what we want to see in these forums. Just creates agro - not required.
If everyone playing matchplay didnt want to play because their opponents average was better than theirs - no one would play at all - right?
I think if the minimum amount was lower or you could maybe set your own minimum, then the rating issue wouldnt come into it at all. Also you'd probably find you win a few of those matches - dont forget - Matchplay is a different beast to stroke play.
Lets face it - how do players improve ????? They play against better players - fact !!
So lets lighten up and play golf.
Happy hitting and have a great Xmas and New Year :-)
Cheers Doug