I'm one of the older members of that group now. And it is not just player against player. It is still you playing against the golf course. If you beat the course, I think you will be alright. Player says that whatever happens, the amount of money each player makes will not be a good indication of his ability.
Money is no criteria to judge a golfer.
In one tournament now they make more money than Ben Hogan made in his entire career. Very seldom will you see anybody who can play like Ben Hogan. He is still one of the five best players the world has ever known. Maybe the best, but I suppose you've got to say Nicklaus. The only way you can judge a player is by the record book.