.. I think most people would agree that it is a fantastic product but also that it is far from the finished product.
If you overlook all the silly awards and the unique propensity for WGT to shoot themselves in the foot thru their ill- conceived updates and/or lack of customer service, it is fine. People will always moan more than they praise but I think much of the frustration comes from people knowing how much better the product could be.
There are also lots of great people on here that you get to meet.
The reality is that to get good quickly, you probably do need to buy the equipment. If you are in it for the long term, you can get there eventually ...it has taken me 18 months to earn c 1,500 credits. . .and a lot of patience.
As a fairweather real golfer, this meets my winter golf cravings.
If you play it for fun and are willing to accept the glitches, I would stick at it. If you want to win enough money to retire, it is probably not for you.