Interesting thread! About 15 years ago I started playing with a former college player who never was over par no matter what course we went to (usually far under par). He had the amateur record at Black Wolf Run at least a few years ago. He gave me lessons and my score went UP dramatically! He got transferred and so I didn't play with him anymore. I decided to build my own swing to what works, so over a span of a couple years started from the ground up and actually did lower my score to where I'm happy with my game. Guess what. I pretty much swing like he showed me! The problem was he gave me a crash course in everything at once and I couldn't concentrate on any of it. He was 100% right on what he was teaching but basically didn't know how to "build" it. When I got fitted by the Ping Pro I expected he'd pick my swing to pieces but he actually said he liked my swing. So my advice, find a pro who teaches you bit by bit and you'll be a much better golfer. If he doesn't give you too much to learn at once your score should improve slowly.