[Kalobbis]

.... Take the good with the bad and plug away, but never walk away for good. Good luck man. We all have your back.

Keep the faith. It will come around.

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys!

You're angry because you're not gifted at golf...?
52 times a year and you expected to what, shoot in the 80s?

I have a friend who started playing 3 years ago, never taken a lesson, but has broken 80 twice. He played/practiced everyday for the first two years, reading and watching everything about golf that he could. I would not say he's gifted either, he just worked damn hard at it.

Unfortunately, not everything will come easy... It's good to see that you're taking lessons, but I also hope that you understand you're going to actually have to practice outside the course to build on those lessons. Taking lessons and then trying to apply it on the course will lead to even more frustration and time/money wasted. As you know, to become really good at anything, it takes time and patience. Golf will come around, just don't think it's something you should've already grasped because you've played it a few times.

dtak84: No, I don't expect to be good because I play 52x/year or because I have "played it a few times". Like your friend I hoped to improve more rapidly because I DO give so much time and effort to improving. I play 18 holes 1-2x/week, go to the driving range 1-2x/ week, read every magazine, watch every instructional show, read every book, etc... I posted this thread as a way to vent my frustration and as an avenue to seek helpful advice. Thanks