It's a little tough to read (put your bi-focals on Larry), but take a look at how the tournaments went last year. It's pretty clear that everyone has a fair shot to win!! 3 of the 7 winners only fished one tournament (highlighted in green). Also, to win the points championship, consistency is the biggest factor. The best finish for last year's champion was only 4th! That tells me there's alot of parity in the circuit, which is good for everyone.
This year, there's a good mix of shallow (Buckeye, St. Mary's), medium (Deer Creek, CJ Brown, Paint Creek) and deep lakes (East Fork, Caesars), so everyone gets a lake that fits their style. Natural cover ranges from heavy (East Fork, Buckeye, St. Mary's) to not so much (Deer Creek, CJ Brown). However, the latter have had quite a bit of man-made cover added, so it can be found.
Not that I would EVER suggest doing it, but T-Bone had a pretty good showing (2 seconds and co-winner of the classic), but if I was going to follow somebody around.....except for Caesars Creek--whatever direction they go on Caesars, head in the opposite direction....just kidding Tommy.