I think many players, namely the ones who complain about this game are the ones who don't appreciate the importance of difficulty. All I hear are excuses excuses, but I feel those who turn to them are the ones that have played golf games where 16 birdies and 2 eagles a round is considered a bad round.
In my oppinion, this game bugs people because of its realism. It's perhaps the only online golfing game that actually challenges each player. Each course presents a brutal test for all who play it and thats what makes golf (and this game in particular) all the more wonderful. Making birdies are all fair and fun, but if you don't work for them then you can never truely feel the sensation beating par brings.
Work hard, place goals and I feel this game can be as rewarding as any 'real' golf course.