Judging from the quality of golfers I played with over the last 11 years, I don't think the conditions need to be perfect for the average golfer. It's easy to blame poor play on the conditions of the courses. Fees only went up $5.00 for most courses, $8 for the three courses that were cheaper and $2 for Orange Blossom. (Priority membership has not increased again). I agree that prices for Non-priority members and guests is getting up there.
"I played so badly last week that at the 18th hole there was a pond. I told my caddy that I think I will drown myself. He said: "I don't think that's a good idea". When I asked him why, he said: "I don't think you can keep your head down that long".