Shoot Your Age - A special event in a Golfers Life!

Shooting Your Age is Is a remarkable achievement to be considered a triumph In older age, you need a combination of skill longevity, health, and mental toughness!

The goal is to shoot your age on a full length 18 hole course. It is usually done by golfers in their 60s and older. The gateway is usually good players in their 70s. it requires age, good health and considerable skill. Golfers that shoot their age are fortunate to have the combination of age, health, and considerable skill. Side benefits include keeping a competitive edge, and camaraderie with their playing partners.

Many golfers have had “holes in ones” and occasionally more than one shooting your age round. Some players have shot their age several hundred times, some players have done it hitting right handed, and left-handed.

For most seniors adjusting their swing mechanics as they age will help them stay healthy . Some good golfers continue to shoot their age into their 90’s, and a few can go as low as 10 under their age or better.

In summary it’s important, to stay as healthy as you can, if you do, you will enjoy the benefits of camaraderie and regular golf outings, some of which may approach, and even beat your age!

Bob Thibodeau 2/20/24