They held a PBA regional in town this last weekend. Of the 100 entries into the tournament 12 were exempt national tour players. Of these exempt players 1 withdrew, 2 didn’t cash, 8 made match play (top 16), 6 of the top 8, and with the top 4 all being exempt players.

Is this situation the best for the PBA?

Is the purpose of the PBA regional program is to develop new talent? If so then you are denying the field of half the match play learning slots.  

Yes your need to compete with the best to become the best but you also need to build some experience and gain confidence. Getting your hat handed to you all the time doesn’t gain you anything.

If this is going to be the minor leagues for the exempt tour maybe they need to keep the major leaguers out.