The fact is that there are cheat programs available.
There are dozens of videos on youtube just to name 1 place to see the programs in action.
I didn't spend too much time looking so I don't know how many there are but I wanted to find out in advance how much cheat protection was available before spending too much money competing against someone with whom I would have little chance of beating.
The cheats i did see (briefly) showed the best cheat for the game and that is a perfect meter strike every time.
After playing just a short while, for me anyway, the meter is hands down the biggest challenge. Not hitting a perfect or near perfect center meter click costs me easily 7 strokes on the greens per round minimum. So when I think about spending money for the best equipment, courses, tournaments, maybe even sponsoring a few other hard-working honest members ($10 donations for clubs etc) it doesn't make any sense if the rug is pulled out from under me before I even get started.
If the owners/operators of this site have addressed the issue(s) and have posted information regarding how they have/will make this an honest place to play/spend money then I for one will be willing to step up and help myself and others make a more fun and challenging virtual golfing experience.
This should be taken seriously because if new members are not willing to commit there is no future economic growth or longevity for this site.