It's a tough call. You can usually tell if the guy is looking for answers if he is looking around. If he is all inside himself, mumbling and avoiding eye contact, leave him alone. He probably has some lesson or article he is working out. If he watches you swing and likes what he sees, you can easily help out.

I have had both sides of experiences. I have been completely blown off at the question, "I might be able to help if you don't mind?" and he actually walked away to another stall! Apparently I misread his looks at me. Then there was a guy that was in so much pain physically as he swung, every shot was like pulling teeth. After each shot he would moan and swear that it was "****!"..."Man, this sucks!". I normally move myself, but there was nowhere else to go. So I took the chance and asked if he wouldn't mind if I helped a little. He was so grateful afterwards that we ended up friends and played a few rounds at his club.

The trick to helping out is to be sure you let them know that you only see one thing that "might" help. If you go in there and try to rebuild, it is an instant turnoff. Letting them know that they are only going to receive a single tip is enough to let you in. Then if that pans out, you will get them to solicit more.

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I'm a golfaholic, no question about that. Counseling wouldn't help me. They'd have to put me in prison, and then I'd talk the warden into building a hole or two and teach him how to play. ~Lee Trevino