A lot depends on how serious a competitor you are. Personally I shoot for fun and the only guy I have to beat is me. If I am improving I'm a happy camper. Every once in a while I get lucky and pick up some hardware, but there is no money in most of these matches just bragging rights. I have been a serious competitor in several different sports and when it wasn't fun anymore I quit. Easier at my age to just enjoy the sport.
Bob