If you have read his replies I believe he is a total gamer so it goes to show you a lot of practice and strategy will bring you to the top of this game. I have friends that are the same way just with different games. If you play a lot and take note of all the game tendencies you will do better. I know I read everyones advice and when I started to play this game last year his advice was very helpful, especially when playing through some of the earlier bugs. You can't be bummed there is a great player in the game, you just have to shoot to beat him. I know I have beat him in a few skill challenge competitions but have never beat him in regular hole play...but I'm trying...you should all try too, I know he relishes the competition and always appears fair and friendly with his posting replies and such. Imagine the top player being a total jerk, sure wouldn't be a nice face for the game. All in all I still cant shoot a 58 average....