Why Do You Think HI's Haven't Come Down?

[Sean1]

Various studies show that the average male golfer still shoots around 100 and drives the ball approximately 200 yards, even with the advent of new equipment.

IMHO a lot of this has to do with golf turnover, i.e., people quit and others pick up the game, people don't have time to practice and if they did they'd rather use the time playing rather than practicing. When it comes down to it the swing is the thing. However, even if people take lessons many derive no benefit because they don't stick with it and fall back on old habits. Another study, and I wish I could remember where I read it, showed that the majority of golfers peak after three years...and won't get any better after that.

As we all know golf takes a certain degree of dedication, commitment, and willingness to put in the time and effort to improve. However, the vast majority of golfers won't do that.

What is your opinion on why HI's haven't come down to any appreciable degree?