My original (and unfair) thought was that younger (Gen X) folks would have been more likely to try it alone.

Now that I think about it, you'd have to be able to (fairly easily) afford the starting costs to even try it alone.

But, my thought that something of value might come out of this has been validated.

If, 40 somethings (like me) are the ones trying it alone, than the clubs ARE doing something wrong, because we are probably the best additions you can have at a club.

Best, in that we are probably old enough to be fairly certain to stay in the hobby, and have the finances to do so.