Guys, this is a Beta version, which means it is here to specifically work out all of the bugs and get gamelplay right. There is no better way to do that than to have people testing it out, reporting errors, making suggestions, etc. Despite its flaws, its a much more dynamic game than the old PGA charity challenge skills competition ever was.
The game is quite playable as is, once you take the time and study the methodology of it. Yes, it is difficult. Golf is meant to be difficult. But you don;t need stance control or better clubs to shoot well. If you don't believe me, have a look at my profile stats, and those of the other top 10 players in the Amateur division.
Give it a chance guys, and be patient. This version of the game has a very broad scope, and it takes awhile for the folks at WGT to address all the issues. Your input is valuable, so long as it remains constructive. Work on what you have to work with in the meantime, and you'll find that once other options become available to you, you'll be well-equipped to know how to implement them into your game.