I haven't been playing all that long, but I have enjoyed it immensely. I have brought several of my friends into the mix. We play the courses and have a wonderful time doing so. In order to improve our game we've all purchased the best that was available to us, me personally I've spent close to $100.00 and I was moving right along enduring the odd glitch that arose from time to time thinking this is the most fun I've had in a long time.
Now you tell me that to play more courses I have to pay, my question to you is haven't I paid enough. Callaway golf balls a dollar apiece ( if you weren't getting something they wouldn't be available ) I just bought new CG wedges ( same thing as the balls ) now if I want to play these other courses it's going to cost me a dollar or two. Well virginia there is no santa claus after all.
Really I understand the fact that bringing all this to life takes time, manpower, and the like but I play almost everday ( retired, disabled, shut in ) by the end of the month that adds up to a hefty chunk of change. If you have to charge to offset your operating expenses ( seriously with sponsors and vendors offering credits for services ) I'd be willing to pay a one time membership ( ONE TIME ) of no more than $ 30.
How this proceeds will dictate whether I continue to stay and play or not. I'm extremelly disappointed with the current situation, I've spent the better part of my life being cynical and always seeing the downside. When I found this site I thought that someone was trying to do something decent, in my opinion that image has been tarnished somewhat.