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And unless the 'guarantee' works both ways...

It is a foolish instructor who extends it.

And a deluded or perhaps opportunistic student who accepts it.

Seeing that my index generally is in the 2.0 range, I think it is safe to say that I have and do work on my game very seriously. I am no Bruce Leitzke, meaning I have to work very hard to maintain my playing level.

Respectfully, I disagree with your statement that it is a "deluded or perrhaps opportunistic" student that accepts an offer of a guarantee.