interesting fact is, that according to many PGA teaching pros, the handicaps have not truely risen over the past 20yrs..even with newer technology being introduced along the way. that tells me something: it's the Indian, not the arrow. It also is a fact that thousands upon thousands of golfers are quitting the game every yr for the exact same reason: not improving to enjoyable levels. Is it the instruction? is it the instructors? is it our limitation of time constraints on practicing? Could it be that we have an predestined amount of skill that cannot be improved upon one we reach our max? Is our egos preventing us from playing smartly on each hole? Could our expectations exceed our abilities, thereby causing extreme frustration ? I understand wanting to be the best we can be, but it's difficult to accept,as humans, our short comings..at anything. As a woodworker, I know I want to produce magnificent pieces of furniture, but my talent never allows that level of quality....should I lower my expectations while applying more effort to improve? I think that what has happened to the game of golf. we see magnificent shots from the Pros on Tour, and believe that with enough practice, we can duplicate that feat...not sure that level is attainable by most....I've watched as many videos on hitting the ball as anyone..have taken lessons from multiple instructors( all teaching differently,btw) and have come to conclusion, that it's better to accept the level I'm at,while trying to improve, than to push on bull-headedly, and incur immense frustration at not acheiving the level I think I should be...I have no quarrels with improvement driven practice but perspective is always the better teacher. at the end of the round, it's all about satisfaction being around friends, and enjoying a beautiful day on the course....unless you're playing for $$ or trophies, it won't matter in a week what you shot, in the grand scheme of your life.