Sandy here has played in several tournament events. They are all fun, but I noticed something odd. The "tournament" handicap is very different than the official USGA handicap. Sandy is new to the tournament golf play, so the variance may be mental. Who knows, maybe you do.
I am a bit disappointed in the turnouts at the events. Less and less players are showing up. I shower before I go, so it is not personal hygiene. I cannot account for the mild apathy of other members of this tour.
I would strongly encourage any players to please try out the golf channel amateur tour. The prizes are decent. I especially like the skin and stableford side-games. Even if you did not do your best that day, a skin won makes me feel better anyway.