With all do respect, no need to rush to become master. Hone those skills, you will need them when you become master. Play all the courses, back and front 9's as well. BPB is excellent course for developing your scrambling and sand trap skills. Thus, take the time to practice and you''ll be alot better player when you hit the masters tee's. I was promoted to masters' tier when I was playing Bethpage Black.
As someone alluded to, it is shock, the perspective changes your entire game play. Also, club upgrades is necessary.