Hi P:

I really enjoy playing with better players for the challenge, and I agree it is also challenging to play your best when playing with others who are higher handicappers. I am usually in this situation for my regular Sunday game. The tendency I struggle with is trying to make sure I score the most Stableford points in my foursome, not an easy task when everyone is else is playing off my ball.
Lately I made the decision not to worry about points and concentrate on my course management. It gave me something to think about other than score and resulted in lower scores. Just my two cents.

I will argue this strongly, but YES!!! I have played some of my best rounds playing with people I have always labeled as "Better than me." Don't know if you necessarily have to join a club to achieve this but it may make it easier to find those challengers.